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 2399127 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2400514 epoch_slot_no: 2914 block_no: 2399014 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2716 time: 2019-04-02 13:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2f585697071d36fe3e1ec7992bae3758def2aebf625175762f0927c716b52f38Block Operator
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