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 2381680 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2383066 epoch_slot_no: 7066 block_no: 2381568 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3519 time: 2019-03-29 13:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb7330d1e2f1931103aec0a5ef0edc054d4b4a51a67011e74a1477f2d134bd919Block Operator
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