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 2398412 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2399799 epoch_slot_no: 2199 block_no: 2398299 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1391 time: 2019-04-02 09:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6c363ba5b9d0589905bc2a8bbae4284110c40f4c380729e5690fed47202916e3Block Operator
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