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 2388310 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2389697 epoch_slot_no: 13697 block_no: 2388198 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4970 time: 2019-03-31 01:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x63a70bc864202da34b2e4da004c9307f6890ac5f03de75a44f61a33393761ddcBlock Operator
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