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 2398363 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2399750 epoch_slot_no: 2150 block_no: 2398250 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1173 time: 2019-04-02 09:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x42a643a10399022ee6640cb3d3c1d3e4607cb53fd239a0df591cae1bddfc0515Block Operator
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