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 2401446 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2402833 epoch_slot_no: 5233 block_no: 2401333 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 962 time: 2019-04-03 02:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xac1e298cf5fccadf6d1c7429c500ab695ad14768a5391f66e3c02a6aa59519ffBlock Operator
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