A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2381299 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2382685 epoch_slot_no: 6685 block_no: 2381187 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1882 time: 2019-03-29 10:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x74836ae810a9c3c4d738e02e0ccf0d9ef527b3e3c23d6dd1d3971232a34e6073Block Operator
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