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 2385942 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2387329 epoch_slot_no: 11329 block_no: 2385830 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1379 time: 2019-03-30 12:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9f270a192bb82dd7b2bb41c238ecd8731ff5f07e3f0173e9139f6c1b852bd858Block Operator
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