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 2398682 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2400069 epoch_slot_no: 2469 block_no: 2398569 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1029 time: 2019-04-02 11:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcc83155516a2b86f16259b68f72e69ac41de1b4e86ea7c06c4392d1ab16c4f8fBlock Operator
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