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 2399021 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2400408 epoch_slot_no: 2808 block_no: 2398908 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2663 time: 2019-04-02 13:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbf3882a45d2285868525e87af545c6c4a1b047e59738fc30ab5d68e95fa198d4Block Operator
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