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 2398566 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2399953 epoch_slot_no: 2353 block_no: 2398453 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1735 time: 2019-04-02 10:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x62108a58f652953c329658f28f71d98b6c9b6bf94e3fac8c9caa4a679793d653Block Operator
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