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 2398552 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2399939 epoch_slot_no: 2339 block_no: 2398439 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1349 time: 2019-04-02 10:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2e2dca4cbb1c7224db96444d0631237e14da0f52bae3c138386d808777f3a318Block Operator
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