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 2392949 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2394336 epoch_slot_no: 18336 block_no: 2392837 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2019-04-01 03:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd7a5646a87e357ece1ce2d8a89c197b4bd9dac7110ae65a4dc445fa0e9aaf1f6Block Operator
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