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 2385508 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2386895 epoch_slot_no: 10895 block_no: 2385396 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1379 time: 2019-03-30 10:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xed50ca7aefe9a5363aab9459a96d86b69066f4386b7a83736bc6e909b1cacd45Block Operator
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