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 2387049 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2388436 epoch_slot_no: 12436 block_no: 2386937 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5000 time: 2019-03-30 18:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa0524cfa1f085c9a3bd97501cb737a7ac5c2ef10343c9bd1f017851d6c2c41e9Block Operator
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