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 2397949 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2399336 epoch_slot_no: 1736 block_no: 2397836 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5671 time: 2019-04-02 07:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x35e042afee992eccb6ea8944833f8af01189334de3bb835da8a4be3a03d356feBlock Operator
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