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 2393959 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2395346 epoch_slot_no: 19346 block_no: 2393847 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4646 time: 2019-04-01 09:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xad644a9aa0f7891e8fc3a4690817262cb526fa24c1f13b5661b5d3c3e18dc6cbBlock Operator
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