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 2401051 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2402438 epoch_slot_no: 4838 block_no: 2400938 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4422 time: 2019-04-03 00:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x777b714df6cda0304d98f9d182e0eb00b44ce3771c682c92d3ccf2aa9cf31a8aBlock Operator
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