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 2395351 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2396739 epoch_slot_no: 20739 block_no: 2395239 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1440 time: 2019-04-01 16:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfa1a08d8b05b96f60fc93995dff0aca0d576886b966409ce834b2df453bd4bc5Block Operator
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