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 2385735 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2387122 epoch_slot_no: 11122 block_no: 2385623 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2343 time: 2019-03-30 11:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc5a9962ad6dd0ddab1954cd05a664056e1302615f179eaf61afda547fcec5774Block Operator
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