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 2383629 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2385016 epoch_slot_no: 9016 block_no: 2383517 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5821 time: 2019-03-29 23:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf1911f1a258cb735fe27b7ed4b5c2abe7275759ddce665007a79d2813ff04d39Block Operator
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