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 2401281 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2402668 epoch_slot_no: 5068 block_no: 2401168 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3566 time: 2019-04-03 01:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7d59dd2ffa3a3d39a5d0eb92e7158df5bdbd7b51f2872fa388d31517c07b26c6Block Operator
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