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 2399691 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2401078 epoch_slot_no: 3478 block_no: 2399578 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 6754 time: 2019-04-02 17:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcd628478df149f4cdab1221f7f9108d043019e26def9dad63eb0ffa40c0627fdBlock Operator
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