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 2385667 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2387054 epoch_slot_no: 11054 block_no: 2385555 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2004 time: 2019-03-30 11:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8173824572c7f1b7ae5ef539e4eac1d3951af925a0ea0ef1ae1b850ade10d0d5Block Operator
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