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 2397157 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2398544 epoch_slot_no: 944 block_no: 2397044 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1662 time: 2019-04-02 02:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7fad461cf907a210e654eef0e103d4c2298d92ab3575b7a651fc11ba208aba8eBlock Operator
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