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 2399047 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2400434 epoch_slot_no: 2834 block_no: 2398934 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1748 time: 2019-04-02 13:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6c845985f68ce2ba30a566e98f70123f4f84905a3b256861deb22ac3f927f77bBlock Operator
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