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 2381375 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2382761 epoch_slot_no: 6761 block_no: 2381263 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4158 time: 2019-03-29 11:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb7f2cd4dc5d8241ff49c724b38df38b0bc9060dca24dbe1fd9cad0f078f5fa8bBlock Operator
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