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 2396764 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2398151 epoch_slot_no: 551 block_no: 2396651 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2313 time: 2019-04-02 00:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x596435834952350f2570cdeb363903cbc4710a226e6b5e2c96ed4727ef3996d9Block Operator
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