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 2381782 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2383169 epoch_slot_no: 7169 block_no: 2381670 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1315 time: 2019-03-29 13:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2baf483812e274a636649bcbecfb4ca90b14df206aeb4dbcc46e36fdaf7af56cBlock Operator
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