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 2381509 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2382895 epoch_slot_no: 6895 block_no: 2381397 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2019-03-29 12:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe718b2acbf1e06e78b6d4612cc063c4a3f7b8b47cb28a8fa144ae98b23621f33Block Operator
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