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 2388847 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2390234 epoch_slot_no: 14234 block_no: 2388735 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1627 time: 2019-03-31 04:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd97bed21f4033a4e2d40f888cccc528714e1531fd2b9beb67865f30df0b3dc9fBlock Operator
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