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 2397939 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2399326 epoch_slot_no: 1726 block_no: 2397826 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1033 time: 2019-04-02 07:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x705b147d272634ce61971a5ce04655bc751f0b22e84f388cb3781bea66b2d3edBlock Operator
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