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 2400973 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2402360 epoch_slot_no: 4760 block_no: 2400860 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2727 time: 2019-04-03 00:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8d82b392094da274cbff8384f4f565d837bcc4c39dc8353fd13f9a80607115b5Block Operator
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