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 2398944 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2400331 epoch_slot_no: 2731 block_no: 2398831 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2096 time: 2019-04-02 12:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfb7e8d0e97f219f84f00f513395e3b3fd56f9e57e8360513aa578141a1149c4cBlock Operator
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