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 2399262 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2400649 epoch_slot_no: 3049 block_no: 2399149 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1495 time: 2019-04-02 14:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x42946a5caaad1e7a420697fad233925e1bb53ac69931fb0fff143a63fc305deeBlock Operator
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