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 2386686 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2388073 epoch_slot_no: 12073 block_no: 2386574 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2019-03-30 16:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeea3a2d5ac1732920fc831d9cb2b8897ee778c0d7f9dfc8c3d0f81b9e98f0f87Block Operator
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