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 2401371 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2402758 epoch_slot_no: 5158 block_no: 2401258 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3060 time: 2019-04-03 02:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x04804ae4dcca6cbb805def09b2f8ba0f2c680df5aa3f6e615f2fe7b9b536f0e5Block Operator
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