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 2389578 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2390965 epoch_slot_no: 14965 block_no: 2389466 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3347 time: 2019-03-31 08:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd657b3d4132c672c70f842e9bb1c2e994f170bdf50a2b2471f64d1530f51cec9Block Operator
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