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 2387427 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2388814 epoch_slot_no: 12814 block_no: 2387315 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2852 time: 2019-03-30 20:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x20c3c169b829af6cc946d1494c7e9a20edec71becee6bab97788a9e95e861625Block Operator
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