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 2398092 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 2399479 epoch_slot_no: 1879 block_no: 2397979 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 31387 time: 2019-04-02 08:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1e33aa858cf5212f3b2712b12c1fa169e3a3acb9f26026a7cba9bac92ed12934Block Operator
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