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 2390156 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2391543 epoch_slot_no: 15543 block_no: 2390044 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 958 time: 2019-03-31 12:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc5be82f720e953b331ab99f95dfdce2e98551f2db14295b39b8a7daefd1f2284Block Operator
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