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 2391978 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2393365 epoch_slot_no: 17365 block_no: 2391866 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 993 time: 2019-03-31 22:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf5812f953a09e6229c388aa58c5be0f2d734c3f17603d7cf8ecb3ec6f73b380dBlock Operator
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