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 2383978 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2385365 epoch_slot_no: 9365 block_no: 2383866 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1502 time: 2019-03-30 01:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfd10f4a6b5e1bf8e0557ea7eb4cabce198d0d5b23a555785a7703ace8441e726Block Operator
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