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 2387589 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2388976 epoch_slot_no: 12976 block_no: 2387477 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3700 time: 2019-03-30 21:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x62eae2047b3de479f20068f4b5344f7bcdb52d35f87c08bee62ebb140fe070b0Block Operator
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