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 2395572 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2396960 epoch_slot_no: 20960 block_no: 2395460 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 989 time: 2019-04-01 18:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfdc3e6ddee5e3744c1b7356d93502c6fe130bdfc5c46389e66786c63af71f88eBlock Operator
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