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 2396947 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2398334 epoch_slot_no: 734 block_no: 2396834 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2974 time: 2019-04-02 01:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3cb60d31c7b7f5bb431096a0f57b633cb6d62a62e3e9dbf1058b0f500f5752f7Block Operator
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