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 2391238 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2392625 epoch_slot_no: 16625 block_no: 2391126 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 987 time: 2019-03-31 18:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x79e4641590533a0d4cb7d4c80aadaf9e7d1a2542ef90b666b158fd655122f979Block Operator
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