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 2399639 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2401026 epoch_slot_no: 3426 block_no: 2399526 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4743 time: 2019-04-02 16:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5e80f1d33247ec0f05c57edb4c0f241d77b9435e48b603e7e2b1a626b10a2ecfBlock Operator
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