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 2400728 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2402115 epoch_slot_no: 4515 block_no: 2400615 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3318 time: 2019-04-02 22:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7680a89a8e3793cd140858b071b07f9d125c3ec0debe6eea07269faa26679b2bBlock Operator
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