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 2398180 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2399567 epoch_slot_no: 1967 block_no: 2398067 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5829 time: 2019-04-02 08:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xabb4867d9e48fcd70587f147daba8682659bf08f28efbe3cb26358a13b3b3f25Block Operator
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