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 2398593 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2399980 epoch_slot_no: 2380 block_no: 2398480 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3019 time: 2019-04-02 10:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7df70f7fc0b4b0fc52a4818f8f6cfaa90e1d4d4d33f751e362ef2d81924ab732Block Operator
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