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 2399378 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2400765 epoch_slot_no: 3165 block_no: 2399265 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 992 time: 2019-04-02 15:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xba956176173e5f1821c9b85590a7ca6f8ad91602098a7e97619c4a3051177b82Block Operator
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