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 2399341 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2400728 epoch_slot_no: 3128 block_no: 2399228 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2757 time: 2019-04-02 15:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcc735fd87a4f0e8c7195e10b8b3eff8147d6afdf4ea0a1970a1e531c39f8e66fBlock Operator
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