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 2400081 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2401468 epoch_slot_no: 3868 block_no: 2399968 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1349 time: 2019-04-02 19:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf43a0b1cd66168db945c2bb9042df6be1e67b00a3491f3db5ad2efe2295ec7a7Block Operator
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