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 2400438 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2401825 epoch_slot_no: 4225 block_no: 2400325 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1320 time: 2019-04-02 21:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x13897e37248a5a75bd376da147072d9326ed05b15d943f1568c9578b2a023788Block Operator
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