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 2383524 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2384911 epoch_slot_no: 8911 block_no: 2383412 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3091 time: 2019-03-29 23:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x75ca20357f3e6002d4fd7acf688f7efdc9eb747f2b7970ce1676f95b1c51e76aBlock Operator
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