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 2384538 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2385925 epoch_slot_no: 9925 block_no: 2384426 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2260 time: 2019-03-30 04:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x86e9bc3fd49f0f67ac62ad23f36869ea7d057bc6f84613d1173de28c853fb5d7Block Operator
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