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 2400439 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2401826 epoch_slot_no: 4226 block_no: 2400326 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3385 time: 2019-04-02 21:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xab49fe6b9d75d74c5831aa85e028a6ce02a13bd5ea3aac5dfa6c292416178724Block Operator
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