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 2399829 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2401216 epoch_slot_no: 3616 block_no: 2399716 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2338 time: 2019-04-02 17:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc66fca5eb48f8f4716e5368c35af5f9c7b2b08a4bb337b4e57259b7fe8da3d59Block Operator
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