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 2381595 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2382981 epoch_slot_no: 6981 block_no: 2381483 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1713 time: 2019-03-29 12:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4a8da46341750350be7657b27f8086ce4e2a452e8e5f103ba2d8f63dda4ab47bBlock Operator
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