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 2400602 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2401989 epoch_slot_no: 4389 block_no: 2400489 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1776 time: 2019-04-02 22:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x48fce269d281487d4be58dec6fc89b22f8c89e299d5907ba316e5935cc687b69Block Operator
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