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 2400822 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2402209 epoch_slot_no: 4609 block_no: 2400709 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1353 time: 2019-04-02 23:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe674f96be08a473a345db84195dd79041a392d876857574bb4b7139349c0dc52Block Operator
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