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 2394214 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2395601 epoch_slot_no: 19601 block_no: 2394102 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2019-04-01 10:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1d8d4ef6b316d4f6064022a87836d8dfccad9c8f56bf5c9e74ce056afb4ae1c8Block Operator
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