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 2397084 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2398471 epoch_slot_no: 871 block_no: 2396971 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5969 time: 2019-04-02 02:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbf42aec53a9938f8259cf12ddc0a7ad92ddbd0362f27f43f7cc10d2fa81929d1Block Operator
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