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 2385664 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2387051 epoch_slot_no: 11051 block_no: 2385552 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1798 time: 2019-03-30 11:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x41eb28539d97b2930f5297a270638a1654e7d4ef55a88df2f47cf03b53bd3b2cBlock Operator
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