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 2385674 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2387061 epoch_slot_no: 11061 block_no: 2385562 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2357 time: 2019-03-30 11:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe722363819573b9d441137c13438b71a0bbb7f1d205d4179c42dc06a5d896a4aBlock Operator
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