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 2382643 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2384030 epoch_slot_no: 8030 block_no: 2382531 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3484 time: 2019-03-29 18:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf2a424a95a6e92c62156b6a9c1fa808e0c8161a818285d801981a9e8f754381cBlock Operator
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