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 2389682 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2391069 epoch_slot_no: 15069 block_no: 2389570 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 954 time: 2019-03-31 09:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcc414d1bba591907e5bb9392a355637c76e24b88f0c1e922d2273c5cb1bede96Block Operator
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