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 2386284 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2387671 epoch_slot_no: 11671 block_no: 2386172 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3287 time: 2019-03-30 14:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6726b2176d8c667d07d6f8a91b779152b9115e981c8735abeb1f849a2831e6abBlock Operator
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