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 2382385 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2383772 epoch_slot_no: 7772 block_no: 2382273 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1299 time: 2019-03-29 16:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc8fee487e94aa997e9024a2bce582eade7cc37149db630f3b643f8f706216c55Block Operator
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