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 2385249 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2386636 epoch_slot_no: 10636 block_no: 2385137 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4997 time: 2019-03-30 08:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x40e2baa6172681fabe199b5e24420fb9eae4b2032222b116434f06d963b00aafBlock Operator
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