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 2381527 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2382913 epoch_slot_no: 6913 block_no: 2381415 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2703 time: 2019-03-29 12:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe603dba4929cac89e21abe4e509c284cce4163befb12e5bd7f4199657ca15c0bBlock Operator
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