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 2398868 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2400255 epoch_slot_no: 2655 block_no: 2398755 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3381 time: 2019-04-02 12:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc08c28b3fdcf7ebbc0d6731c32db4dc5fa89fb732123c08180e9e3f07459e5d9Block Operator
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