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 2389359 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2390746 epoch_slot_no: 14746 block_no: 2389247 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2019-03-31 07:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcef14c86d50c5e23121192dbb5f67c02865e1f1e8ef3936da238c3a290dd73cfBlock Operator
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