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 2398855 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2400242 epoch_slot_no: 2642 block_no: 2398742 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 996 time: 2019-04-02 12:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe783278949f4e000c548572680fbf77ccb03a9160a18c5029c8c316d59723faeBlock Operator
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