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 2401188 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2402575 epoch_slot_no: 4975 block_no: 2401075 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1307 time: 2019-04-03 01:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xccce58b19dd30b2e39fc9dfdeea79ea96e0e3070801a8d3870cff5b416d5fbdaBlock Operator
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