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 2385865 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2387252 epoch_slot_no: 11252 block_no: 2385753 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1181 time: 2019-03-30 12:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x20f3184d0a69b4758b546727523fe97386d75d45f2b077dc1e01521fe858df53Block Operator
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