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 2384317 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2385704 epoch_slot_no: 9704 block_no: 2384205 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3287 time: 2019-03-30 03:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe70b131f0cb55990b5d0de9ae588fa86dcf2f7a686d2967cd5847e192342223eBlock Operator
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