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 2391240 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2392627 epoch_slot_no: 16627 block_no: 2391128 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2292 time: 2019-03-31 18:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd56e6a89eda51ebaee18dc7697de87c2f576a0917d2b2cf906c0b4feb7baaefeBlock Operator
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