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 2386571 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2387958 epoch_slot_no: 11958 block_no: 2386459 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1273 time: 2019-03-30 16:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa82fd3623ccb498d5db28ddef769bb9d11561e10e11be944c86f3b9a3f1acbe1Block Operator
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