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 2398730 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2400117 epoch_slot_no: 2517 block_no: 2398617 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2047 time: 2019-04-02 11:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcb863d2855d8c12082e990010021a1a81523ee58612943a3c2ec1fcc22922fefBlock Operator
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