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 2382557 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2383944 epoch_slot_no: 7944 block_no: 2382445 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2019-03-29 17:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9030732ee1fff257f49d02bc78b537dd1f29a3d9fdeb093ae33104a33173a942Block Operator
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