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 2400042 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2401429 epoch_slot_no: 3829 block_no: 2399929 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3676 time: 2019-04-02 19:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0a93e6744340bd41313856b7f285653cee79c40314895fe56ce70918ad3a1d3eBlock Operator
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