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 2386732 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2388119 epoch_slot_no: 12119 block_no: 2386620 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1121 time: 2019-03-30 17:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4c21ac4a97d0d57d14c0cafa50d124830a2d211a4b849f4a5c142c59345f853aBlock Operator
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