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 2400698 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2402085 epoch_slot_no: 4485 block_no: 2400585 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3753 time: 2019-04-02 22:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfa3a196138e1e50b5a14a36ef6b7d1fb95f99bac3da4cd72531626335c3a9a62Block Operator
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