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 2385670 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2387057 epoch_slot_no: 11057 block_no: 2385558 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1884 time: 2019-03-30 11:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4a61c3912eb25e6600ffc171243ae461de8d4b11b62b135f54659dfe685af2efBlock Operator
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