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 2383403 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2384790 epoch_slot_no: 8790 block_no: 2383291 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2408 time: 2019-03-29 22:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x022218d77f7693ece70f07d3a465ae87dc6654dfb060d9c315ba7a3fe51446e8Block Operator
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