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 2394754 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2396142 epoch_slot_no: 20142 block_no: 2394642 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1387 time: 2019-04-01 13:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x80481018f4028787c673a02a0b8775ab67a107e96e80e2179a488f1c42e8e1eaBlock Operator
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