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 2399188 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2400575 epoch_slot_no: 2975 block_no: 2399075 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4978 time: 2019-04-02 14:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1c947a4d06e59581ef06fa5c8d44037f6e68de60dbbfbb23fca7f2d8ecdd693bBlock Operator
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