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 2394598 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2395985 epoch_slot_no: 19985 block_no: 2394486 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1022 time: 2019-04-01 12:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf0349a7164618dcf9a6f6892191ff0733a8c630ee419db8af22d6ced9428f319Block Operator
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