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 2385339 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2386726 epoch_slot_no: 10726 block_no: 2385227 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2413 time: 2019-03-30 09:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9d4bbfbaa437a96f091c229ef84fd006c3a0299d18508832136418dcb124737aBlock Operator
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