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 2390278 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2391665 epoch_slot_no: 15665 block_no: 2390166 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2019-03-31 12:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6bbb306af8896ef46a0e261c8c5ebf146444de567a9e0320d318a06f5087285bBlock Operator
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