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 2398967 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2400354 epoch_slot_no: 2754 block_no: 2398854 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1747 time: 2019-04-02 13:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8e16989d4c6d654552699528dd69c5f5af66ccf3ddd3f903208de71003f62f2fBlock Operator
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