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 2381565 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2382951 epoch_slot_no: 6951 block_no: 2381453 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1680 time: 2019-03-29 12:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1f3288fc9ebbebf06f32662f4640e0ab8d84cdba69d0272020d068b12dee379cBlock Operator
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