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 2398242 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2399629 epoch_slot_no: 2029 block_no: 2398129 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4716 time: 2019-04-02 09:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8293c9b4aa0dd0ee622148f5018f72ed468c409fa5d6a36c34901dce3a0e5b89Block Operator
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