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 2395898 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2397286 epoch_slot_no: 21286 block_no: 2395786 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2798 time: 2019-04-01 20:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x179c240e8d261021c43d46ec8649cebf5e79f774af431130d0be981a615439f3Block Operator
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