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 2381304 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2382690 epoch_slot_no: 6690 block_no: 2381192 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 987 time: 2019-03-29 10:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8b037a85c052bd99be2e9751a6df6c79bb6e5ee216b04c5d6f8610fa71d753a7Block Operator
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