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 2389685 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2391072 epoch_slot_no: 15072 block_no: 2389573 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2304 time: 2019-03-31 09:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe0f2d1fbae6159285ff99e987c75cf1cbda19e50c1ddb17fb42e36d031175072Block Operator
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