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 2389668 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2391055 epoch_slot_no: 15055 block_no: 2389556 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 962 time: 2019-03-31 09:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbf0a8f166d27002fafd3d972567fe23a5c6dc76f7d550218403368d5d2ee59e5Block Operator
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