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 2399081 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2400468 epoch_slot_no: 2868 block_no: 2398968 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2732 time: 2019-04-02 13:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeb102ec1462a733070ead3e4470e851eb28947c84d051a7740b726de1d33605cBlock Operator
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