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 2396463 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2397850 epoch_slot_no: 250 block_no: 2396350 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1553 time: 2019-04-01 23:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x44bde579c9de890cc9cd2f3bfcf0533c1369b99412f6cb09d2c398a987fbf0afBlock Operator
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