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 2401212 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2402599 epoch_slot_no: 4999 block_no: 2401099 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1853 time: 2019-04-03 01:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe669828dacb31086295819aa03295facd86ff124ef3bb98896bf2ab750d992e9Block Operator
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