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 2401264 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2402651 epoch_slot_no: 5051 block_no: 2401151 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3314 time: 2019-04-03 01:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe5e794086778d773eec4c6a7bc27306f1c2dd31f42a7f7861141fc5e4d155ba8Block Operator
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