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 2401358 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2402745 epoch_slot_no: 5145 block_no: 2401245 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2404 time: 2019-04-03 02:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x05a2edca6a1523e97afefea07c90df8c8ceadc4acba1894da569c589124c4a7fBlock Operator
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