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 2386251 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2387638 epoch_slot_no: 11638 block_no: 2386139 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2019-03-30 14:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2a7ccc7ba66341005e93c4d975604135088e25faa61bf7965649ebf8b85b3cafBlock Operator
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