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 2384020 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2385407 epoch_slot_no: 9407 block_no: 2383908 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2673 time: 2019-03-30 02:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6c5d9fa558b60d317cd5552f2483c8a2b6b35c1b038e44440e8e2eadebebc49aBlock Operator
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