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 2383280 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2384667 epoch_slot_no: 8667 block_no: 2383168 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3020 time: 2019-03-29 21:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x97370098e54022194b3fe960f551f7aa2db495d15f56393100200c16d9f637a0Block Operator
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