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 2400546 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2401933 epoch_slot_no: 4333 block_no: 2400433 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1623 time: 2019-04-02 21:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xacab21297e8039eff5e6e78f2c0edf2c26337a76c2b25f35b692ae62033c04f1Block Operator
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