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 2398684 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2400071 epoch_slot_no: 2471 block_no: 2398571 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1986 time: 2019-04-02 11:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe7b99de5a4e6f993fe871b339c5adbc593bf60eff3c9b084c57f4754a794de5aBlock Operator
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