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 2384363 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2385750 epoch_slot_no: 9750 block_no: 2384251 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 6584 time: 2019-03-30 03:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x62881f17eedb1a557154ef092fa4a9abc288a93b0f2549fd32a1a9511998a89eBlock Operator
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