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 2399707 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2401094 epoch_slot_no: 3494 block_no: 2399594 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2060 time: 2019-04-02 17:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd1f42ba9956a8c684cbbb47066a8dc2398e84614981d5e6639d5e899c50518c4Block Operator
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