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 2387203 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2388590 epoch_slot_no: 12590 block_no: 2387091 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 997 time: 2019-03-30 19:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x66da2b9655f2a24f16859218cdde2c044cb019e75598b875c23b5a69fbd3110aBlock Operator
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