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 2399920 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2401307 epoch_slot_no: 3707 block_no: 2399807 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4838 time: 2019-04-02 18:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe0161f98d1e4955a6dac32dd288608993221ad5711f789b9f675f6c11e1d516aBlock Operator
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