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 2396138 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2397526 epoch_slot_no: 21526 block_no: 2396026 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1930 time: 2019-04-01 21:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xea291ffa89692897fca3b1f4f0ebf78c37c4279fd3505f81494a4ffbe83b75f7Block Operator
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