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 2382510 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2383897 epoch_slot_no: 7897 block_no: 2382398 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3401 time: 2019-03-29 17:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6d840d0a64f6e849033815f9a326ce6917d92f3bcbec8f9607fb2c30df676b4eBlock Operator
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