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 2386619 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2388006 epoch_slot_no: 12006 block_no: 2386507 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2607 time: 2019-03-30 16:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x26f15b1feaf722a5296305dc1919984f5a4cb918754119e2d04bfc02e01ea7c1Block Operator
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