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 2382009 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2383396 epoch_slot_no: 7396 block_no: 2381897 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 6560 time: 2019-03-29 14:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x897dab488c96e39a96f64e3ea39e5a9daff661c4490e069b587e5ddcde7c6c5eBlock Operator
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