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 2401341 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2402728 epoch_slot_no: 5128 block_no: 2401228 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4923 time: 2019-04-03 02:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9f25eb09393635bb8e5b870cace9c10e1968fc4b7599e30339332a969c99564cBlock Operator
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