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 2391647 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2393034 epoch_slot_no: 17034 block_no: 2391535 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2548 time: 2019-03-31 20:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1f84b72d84b8434bf49a6c7550b95496c4f10204db4feb8a906a56bf54cfd77dBlock Operator
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