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 2382105 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2383492 epoch_slot_no: 7492 block_no: 2381993 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2019-03-29 15:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9fe64b2f78a2cf05dffadbbc5f9b345db24d28e0f49424c4801351b7838cf21eBlock Operator
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