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 2383856 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2385243 epoch_slot_no: 9243 block_no: 2383744 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1930 time: 2019-03-30 01:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x56479fadb01f355fe3a56a3f79c13c9ce796058d8660e3890d14db13f2c73c16Block Operator
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