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 2399035 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2400422 epoch_slot_no: 2822 block_no: 2398922 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2757 time: 2019-04-02 13:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xccf72cd889ebd8138fb3ba8d463d009606009e3bdef748d19d3bfeb8658e9002Block Operator
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