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 2383859 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2385246 epoch_slot_no: 9246 block_no: 2383747 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2697 time: 2019-03-30 01:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8936ac0ff8ade0ed0a34af086c1d37f96c433a45059b586148c459004e61d8fbBlock Operator
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