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 2389208 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2390595 epoch_slot_no: 14595 block_no: 2389096 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2019-03-31 06:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7d4ecc9f654d50cc440b4aa3c50c2298777d2afae5d34c7e6a7fcd5f0cb8e92dBlock Operator
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