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 2399310 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2400697 epoch_slot_no: 3097 block_no: 2399197 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5143 time: 2019-04-02 14:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x175573b4f1806418380ccb6b53332051aa1d2ebff5d3a5c71f883fb26a02521fBlock Operator
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