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 2398217 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2399604 epoch_slot_no: 2004 block_no: 2398104 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 996 time: 2019-04-02 08:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x927930a83918d45fe500cbd729071d89796b74890531391f19a88d74fd7f26e3Block Operator
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