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 2385062 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2386449 epoch_slot_no: 10449 block_no: 2384950 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1321 time: 2019-03-30 07:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfec64fd7c60ed90d1fc0eef51fa45d9ef9329febdf1c4e9412f744ef928ceffcBlock Operator
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