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 2398380 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2399767 epoch_slot_no: 2167 block_no: 2398267 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1665 time: 2019-04-02 09:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x69cc4e15e33a4b4af5c5dc3aff7314e0351588e323f025d483121f7ef34a74c6Block Operator
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