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 2381908 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2383295 epoch_slot_no: 7295 block_no: 2381796 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2897 time: 2019-03-29 14:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x865908f82303c05ec978c0fcb102a4cf968f26c9005a45604d153e7aaa5a06a4Block Operator
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