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 2401168 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2402555 epoch_slot_no: 4955 block_no: 2401055 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2019-04-03 01:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xac27bde8634dc1f1b8af7b989e706682b4b8e6243ade1db0ffc4647922ad2cdaBlock Operator
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