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 2382823 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2384210 epoch_slot_no: 8210 block_no: 2382711 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3454 time: 2019-03-29 19:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x669e574ce8800c1bc01f6c26934b37fb2833434cc56eb32692a787bc9f5277ecBlock Operator
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