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 2399020 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2400407 epoch_slot_no: 2807 block_no: 2398907 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3426 time: 2019-04-02 13:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x63cd345ac37c6af37afc0c37a311e08c884ef14723a6903c3ad238dde3c76459Block Operator
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