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 2400551 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2401938 epoch_slot_no: 4338 block_no: 2400438 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1892 time: 2019-04-02 21:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x256c3dc93c7078b333d06382d071c8f430129e0a3f1b01c55403b0dd2fcacf64Block Operator
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