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 2388801 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2390188 epoch_slot_no: 14188 block_no: 2388689 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1492 time: 2019-03-31 04:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x180da6650641647195a62da9d8b0a3ea135445408cb4ca083e37dc4be9401a7cBlock Operator
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