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 2385181 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2386568 epoch_slot_no: 10568 block_no: 2385069 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1754 time: 2019-03-30 08:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb0a6a0428cf14016d159f699ec1a807d796258bc4764cb6f5bd9f9468a0b1a8aBlock Operator
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