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 2400118 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2401505 epoch_slot_no: 3905 block_no: 2400005 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5931 time: 2019-04-02 19:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe462106a88450493961a3a1b8845f6e2564edfb279b7ee57d299acc7cb717d2aBlock Operator
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