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 2381344 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2382730 epoch_slot_no: 6730 block_no: 2381232 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2384 time: 2019-03-29 11:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x51a0812380e7fcb18eb1e450fce2b9b681b186b1a5c60cac2e5e3473c5dea7efBlock Operator
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