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 2386669 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2388056 epoch_slot_no: 12056 block_no: 2386557 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1436 time: 2019-03-30 16:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x234764399b374f2ce8d04bc9c2cda4a1e2a0efbe921dcb7863da6f8ae94b374dBlock Operator
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