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 2394809 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2396197 epoch_slot_no: 20197 block_no: 2394697 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3732 time: 2019-04-01 13:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa0a2325aa8392dbde2414c447ba96f2b212af8a8d6ae1013bc96d8b226380c60Block Operator
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