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 2392974 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2394361 epoch_slot_no: 18361 block_no: 2392862 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 993 time: 2019-04-01 03:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9553b933da6326b5bc42873e79a059313c3887e03af52dac27b16d1e9e8ec7d5Block Operator
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