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 2382853 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2384240 epoch_slot_no: 8240 block_no: 2382741 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3393 time: 2019-03-29 19:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf8c5577b528d28cab3dc37ba67c8a138c35df1edc16f3be66ef6f684eed97e33Block Operator
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