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 2386487 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2387874 epoch_slot_no: 11874 block_no: 2386375 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1478 time: 2019-03-30 15:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x47063a97548379d3e13c75c6d0887dcffe416f26d8c3e1f0fd8d025d602f4b97Block Operator
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