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 2382166 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2383553 epoch_slot_no: 7553 block_no: 2382054 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1401 time: 2019-03-29 15:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4175569074f42e8f6abd987c511df9b9f685e77d3598c0016322e0cf0eb7f87eBlock Operator
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