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 2391505 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2392892 epoch_slot_no: 16892 block_no: 2391393 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 987 time: 2019-03-31 19:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8966733df2b9c431d1e68a1aba3d7ec17333bedbbfe38a2a56441af54784f2dfBlock Operator
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