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 2389390 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2390777 epoch_slot_no: 14777 block_no: 2389278 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1319 time: 2019-03-31 07:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9d9a801ff5585a8d0d12d52f08d3f01d03069aa671f54e099961fdace3e840fbBlock Operator
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