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 2396586 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2397973 epoch_slot_no: 373 block_no: 2396473 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1275 time: 2019-04-01 23:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe7b4c2a13df04ab643f1a481975463e8ff706934895e3707b0b1d860ec9c4673Block Operator
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