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 2400103 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2401490 epoch_slot_no: 3890 block_no: 2399990 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3311 time: 2019-04-02 19:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb70b30a5832c52492e5e04f24c62fc18d1c22f9b2a3438778869c40bfff99523Block Operator
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