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 2388572 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2389959 epoch_slot_no: 13959 block_no: 2388460 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1598 time: 2019-03-31 03:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3f7f35dd76e10a2cc1d5633ee96638913fd0c4fcb0589053e0a70e0bef403e09Block Operator
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