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 2393974 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2395361 epoch_slot_no: 19361 block_no: 2393862 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 6276 time: 2019-04-01 09:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb28ab95b3e9f863f22739f98d83199a0d419dba93dd4628bb917fa8fe2781403Block Operator
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