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 2399295 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2400682 epoch_slot_no: 3082 block_no: 2399182 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5244 time: 2019-04-02 14:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x21cc6b126152759868eb3827b8a42665f1dbbf2b8a2cd394c12875df6b50f858Block Operator
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