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 2397809 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2399196 epoch_slot_no: 1596 block_no: 2397696 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 992 time: 2019-04-02 06:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x00a2391f98e221ed69da3bfab9ddfe0d333a80f7c5ab0bd87da9ed03669bf0f3Block Operator
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