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 2390859 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2392246 epoch_slot_no: 16246 block_no: 2390747 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 8266 time: 2019-03-31 16:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb756fc71970a11955bc50c26f0d2684dd0cbceb8d6cae65cf603a21bbc32b4deBlock Operator
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