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 2386817 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2388204 epoch_slot_no: 12204 block_no: 2386705 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2488 time: 2019-03-30 17:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xde43afacbcfbde6ec15646a9eed14c4cccc721f416d7508d17e5de85d5bd7d07Block Operator
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