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 2398685 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2400072 epoch_slot_no: 2472 block_no: 2398572 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2331 time: 2019-04-02 11:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x22c4176d547902d297c61707e6988d4dfb54562ab1f893b680b8196a6c19313aBlock Operator
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