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 2399737 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2401124 epoch_slot_no: 3524 block_no: 2399624 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1698 time: 2019-04-02 17:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd3497aca5da49d0691f66ddf8e759e9d7af0fbf8b6a85d36fb64db28dac8de49Block Operator
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