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 2400634 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2402021 epoch_slot_no: 4421 block_no: 2400521 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1853 time: 2019-04-02 22:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x56049d0c199097c3c4655f3c8477d0e91c76714725bdd41f426df3e00da353b3Block Operator
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