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 2381814 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2383201 epoch_slot_no: 7201 block_no: 2381702 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 958 time: 2019-03-29 13:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf1a86d9727a82eb75a6573c1516e6d1ff91dc880395b54bbcf536b6c4c158ee1Block Operator
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