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 2385866 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2387253 epoch_slot_no: 11253 block_no: 2385754 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2403 time: 2019-03-30 12:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa73c662086cb64bea010d3e2db0a222e76c808a11c21d1619b9e2dc6c5a9e878Block Operator
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