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 2386345 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2387732 epoch_slot_no: 11732 block_no: 2386233 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2520 time: 2019-03-30 14:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7a8cdd1576d442191633a62bf676b3da563478d43bd10cba5ca0a0371c7c92beBlock Operator
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