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 2400929 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2402316 epoch_slot_no: 4716 block_no: 2400816 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1795 time: 2019-04-02 23:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6f2cb2cf000542758528ff2120dbd1c5ed9c60d5b837848f339236fea038bb91Block Operator
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