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 2394671 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2396059 epoch_slot_no: 20059 block_no: 2394559 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2469 time: 2019-04-01 13:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x61a36dbfa35a605b26cd40632024e4e5ee5de78a39faf05ce8179d6cfd28e9a0Block Operator
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