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 2396074 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2397462 epoch_slot_no: 21462 block_no: 2395962 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3112 time: 2019-04-01 20:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf63b5406862fd2252ea821b26fd04a7ecd9a502c8006a1f2b3cc068bf7a6851bBlock Operator
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