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 2399783 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2401170 epoch_slot_no: 3570 block_no: 2399670 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2683 time: 2019-04-02 17:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa696ba514541f2024998355702c7c62c81540b1415343d0f91730b2845b1524bBlock Operator
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