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 2381709 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2383096 epoch_slot_no: 7096 block_no: 2381597 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2863 time: 2019-03-29 13:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7fe4985402cd759f3c157064585cc2edf76da602d4a85f3d0bd4a6ec834f7aaaBlock Operator
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