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 2395099 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2396487 epoch_slot_no: 20487 block_no: 2394987 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2959 time: 2019-04-01 15:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbecd144ab69d1843757b2e72078a6c32e076b26b46ccfdaac4f242a7ee9e0a44Block Operator
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