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 2383478 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2384865 epoch_slot_no: 8865 block_no: 2383366 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2902 time: 2019-03-29 22:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x216ee4f3ef82f84f38ec450a6a99c19b756405194434984510d2d6c267157ed2Block Operator
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