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 2391149 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2392536 epoch_slot_no: 16536 block_no: 2391037 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2893 time: 2019-03-31 17:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xace9cc0eef7f7f68aa0c1806d63dbb55990b343e0bd753dfc2bd63be1f6e5ae8Block Operator
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