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 2394820 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2396208 epoch_slot_no: 20208 block_no: 2394708 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1711 time: 2019-04-01 14:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9eb79aa9cf477997d30d3705e56b090ae89b8a83a0c0c82f82c83ec7d50a0779Block Operator
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