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 2389768 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2391155 epoch_slot_no: 15155 block_no: 2389656 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1677 time: 2019-03-31 09:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa803343af3e7710b9257df1f4b999268b195b2685c43f9a908eb8fb4ba06aceaBlock Operator
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