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 2382945 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2384332 epoch_slot_no: 8332 block_no: 2382833 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5457 time: 2019-03-29 20:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7dc8cf228720b4caa923fcca2ec0ed2a63f2fa031a43583f96b5e4b7cf71a0dfBlock Operator
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