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 2390234 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2391621 epoch_slot_no: 15621 block_no: 2390122 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1656 time: 2019-03-31 12:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1db25ed165548efd955cbca3f0705054d4f9189a013a7f3d10ee000906b1bcaaBlock Operator
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