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 2387571 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2388958 epoch_slot_no: 12958 block_no: 2387459 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1168 time: 2019-03-30 21:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x821ffd75ee113ceb719e072a839aac2d13ad52af06a97d235e5c6a8bd05e84f0Block Operator
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