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 2390752 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2392139 epoch_slot_no: 16139 block_no: 2390640 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 958 time: 2019-03-31 15:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0a8fa9423df257f98ffa0c5a22912d4b39936d594b76d85cb4322e94ec4de816Block Operator
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