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 2383514 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2384901 epoch_slot_no: 8901 block_no: 2383402 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1387 time: 2019-03-29 23:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xacf4696155003e839220e5f9aced36a6713e2166e48cc13f402c26df0bf2252cBlock Operator
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