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 2381604 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2382990 epoch_slot_no: 6990 block_no: 2381492 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1685 time: 2019-03-29 12:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8d0370fa7bab77523332a4e7b0b662cf03e10c0dbd78281551b8d13349ffde8cBlock Operator
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