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 2388802 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2390189 epoch_slot_no: 14189 block_no: 2388690 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2019-03-31 04:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf7f34c8c8fab2fab7ee4f665d10618012e6dd71e5e7ae080af67558557534356Block Operator
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