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 2397744 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2399131 epoch_slot_no: 1531 block_no: 2397631 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1432 time: 2019-04-02 06:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3fa3bc548e6f8255685551d56772f5f5c024581d78bb31b8658ca0060ceae3e0Block Operator
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