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 2399613 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2401000 epoch_slot_no: 3400 block_no: 2399500 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1115 time: 2019-04-02 16:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x52407d497b4733ca2a21e06a9049ff05fe90b0090100b70aa894c752c334a2abBlock Operator
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