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 2386225 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2387612 epoch_slot_no: 11612 block_no: 2386113 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1309 time: 2019-03-30 14:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5ce4c33b476d7e90602da89a1fd14f393b77d7fc41914b3c9b7073bd81dcb3e4Block Operator
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