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 2387305 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2388692 epoch_slot_no: 12692 block_no: 2387193 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2651 time: 2019-03-30 20:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x943ecd79560075db88dc73fa6c6e096bd896553d2ace246713787e62a0b64c6eBlock Operator
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