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 2391591 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2392978 epoch_slot_no: 16978 block_no: 2391479 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2292 time: 2019-03-31 20:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1083e7a8f2f45cfc2434ba0e84d30e9e12fa723029979657dd0fbee4b25c6d02Block Operator
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