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 2390588 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2391975 epoch_slot_no: 15975 block_no: 2390476 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2982 time: 2019-03-31 14:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeea98c72abd8c538e8fae299d516cd75ac3c1733786e6fb61070478b1e9930d9Block Operator
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