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 2382616 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2384003 epoch_slot_no: 8003 block_no: 2382504 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2982 time: 2019-03-29 18:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3d476a9ce54ecd9036628ee4773a87088c53e4bbec06a0d40f6d8715fb69f2cdBlock Operator
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