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 2400469 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2401856 epoch_slot_no: 4256 block_no: 2400356 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3209 time: 2019-04-02 21:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x24ee6783f67fc5ebe3fc86dbe679866141197804b6f19a38755d991e81b1a429Block Operator
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