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 24397 Details
Epoch: 1 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 24407 epoch_slot_no: 2807 block_no: 24394 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1155 time: 2017-09-29 13:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6bc2bdc4c905ef17478d8d6633362620cede24abed0490bc9808fe1851b3141dBlock Operator
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