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 2399841 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2401228 epoch_slot_no: 3628 block_no: 2399728 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2548 time: 2019-04-02 17:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf013c1e3e08fb177315ca23eeb2c1e975d9e2ce77bec1af58172b149772184e7Block Operator
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