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 2396835 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2398222 epoch_slot_no: 622 block_no: 2396722 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1033 time: 2019-04-02 01:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf555e4d2e0483725b9d6e07e8ce983febc4dbdf8d6a6679122ab9bfc7333b475Block Operator
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