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 2394599 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2395986 epoch_slot_no: 19986 block_no: 2394487 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1354 time: 2019-04-01 12:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb04198b7f9882dae16198804ca56037bdc7d7ddcc70e6f0dc3b27f24c82a9389Block Operator
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