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 2399297 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2400684 epoch_slot_no: 3084 block_no: 2399184 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2926 time: 2019-04-02 14:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9ee01483e35bf0e81685e6306d9889b6cebbbcb12b92a3c6aae161f701f94150Block Operator
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