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 2400195 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2401582 epoch_slot_no: 3982 block_no: 2400082 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4013 time: 2019-04-02 19:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2bc537a543e75ad5c3975056d3bfdbf40ee11c41cdc2c50c234122c6dfba61f1Block Operator
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