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 2397816 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2399203 epoch_slot_no: 1603 block_no: 2397703 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1025 time: 2019-04-02 06:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0647d68d4d16d7f8ea4649f4ccba6a7773db712350cd8c8ed5919b661abfef2bBlock Operator
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