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 2384607 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2385994 epoch_slot_no: 9994 block_no: 2384495 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5351 time: 2019-03-30 05:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x17c4accea461a1d0ee2f2b225c60da4ecb367dad8d5b7e4c13a6c62c65100c46Block Operator
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