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 2400896 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2402283 epoch_slot_no: 4683 block_no: 2400783 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3384 time: 2019-04-02 23:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x60d2aaf6f321e6323bdb85c61ff8b13412b299a06d12544ef5d20fc1be6ebb67Block Operator
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