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 2385659 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2387046 epoch_slot_no: 11046 block_no: 2385547 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4367 time: 2019-03-30 11:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd0f792af0a9ce304d73cdcb581ef15049c3a0c184c4ce692c788a7e8d300b622Block Operator
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