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 2386199 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2387586 epoch_slot_no: 11586 block_no: 2386087 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1358 time: 2019-03-30 14:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfacdc50669d8d1155c37c4b0a053555e7da057a9e13d2262251f0e4a4ab0d658Block Operator
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