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 2400393 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2401780 epoch_slot_no: 4180 block_no: 2400280 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3348 time: 2019-04-02 20:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd0b95d5f7d8295b11ea29b443e8a849a2b8da01a7bd9aa91fd32dc960559855fBlock Operator
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