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 2396319 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2397706 epoch_slot_no: 106 block_no: 2396206 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1845 time: 2019-04-01 22:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4a6083666b58f2897866b7e8f2072ced08a967be50655d06aff6324d133ed116Block Operator
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