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 2399946 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2401333 epoch_slot_no: 3733 block_no: 2399833 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1357 time: 2019-04-02 18:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf4757d3db0c38d2fb37eff8f0f78e723f706120be1e48933cc6d597e24c06b37Block Operator
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