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 2400549 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2401936 epoch_slot_no: 4336 block_no: 2400436 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1081 time: 2019-04-02 21:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x83f1a8ec02da42b1c4f7ffb695e5cca6d2129c01f66988e2668b8354c62c02b3Block Operator
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