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 2389352 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2390739 epoch_slot_no: 14739 block_no: 2389240 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1357 time: 2019-03-31 07:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5fcf40a904140d4b319f4d0b197543a7a7a1a3f25244f8520fd0c6576f1e6cd6Block Operator
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