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 2400622 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2402009 epoch_slot_no: 4409 block_no: 2400509 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3995 time: 2019-04-02 22:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x478178a0242b6be42f31d4719c050772756398f7be13075e8631b5fd09981c7bBlock Operator
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