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 2401585 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2402972 epoch_slot_no: 5372 block_no: 2401472 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3656 time: 2019-04-03 03:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8d369409a427cf634222dbe074320d1451bde7051a06c9e269823fdbf2528a96Block Operator
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