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 2381512 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2382898 epoch_slot_no: 6898 block_no: 2381400 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5036 time: 2019-03-29 12:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe3d76bd9396c0107d05e48eb53b6dd76ec22b68e7f8c2bb032598b8e6b34a89fBlock Operator
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