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 2386689 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2388076 epoch_slot_no: 12076 block_no: 2386577 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5186 time: 2019-03-30 16:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7dfd63a5e29793c2c945da4348862dd2d1f39917dbe6fccdd11b0e6809838dd5Block Operator
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