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 2397546 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2398933 epoch_slot_no: 1333 block_no: 2397433 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2829 time: 2019-04-02 05:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6d0ab9b9df0816473b8db936a5117ff0a5ca65b723f7056fbdf026b6e8868f85Block Operator
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