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 2386620 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2388007 epoch_slot_no: 12007 block_no: 2386508 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1170 time: 2019-03-30 16:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0377d801addc326cbbc46b960b687587ab73b88e29109350744a43d65cec1c2eBlock Operator
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