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 2381606 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2382992 epoch_slot_no: 6992 block_no: 2381494 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1307 time: 2019-03-29 12:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xff8dbf12be32b53beb19bfa3abed08fe30cfe2158b722a87de514b458d9f1037Block Operator
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