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 2382699 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2384086 epoch_slot_no: 8086 block_no: 2382587 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 8598 time: 2019-03-29 18:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0648bda50a26b11373dbdacd10c3e7e68520244fd2e510fa2513d8ae0f16c275Block Operator
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