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 2399951 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2401338 epoch_slot_no: 3738 block_no: 2399838 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2806 time: 2019-04-02 18:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x186176a95f716e631a50605b2c6d998dba30c8ffb0ee854122d28f3d1865297aBlock Operator
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