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 2396280 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2397667 epoch_slot_no: 67 block_no: 2396167 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1266 time: 2019-04-01 22:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4c596ec649a36cb17ec352d611e005bf68e1c2d374703da8ff48216554afceabBlock Operator
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