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 2382654 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2384041 epoch_slot_no: 8041 block_no: 2382542 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3311 time: 2019-03-29 18:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfbb8d52c08eeab2774f0d45d6956e67c37e283c8a8ab84aadba0b4fdb4876b4bBlock Operator
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