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 2401600 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2402987 epoch_slot_no: 5387 block_no: 2401487 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4093 time: 2019-04-03 03:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x416b0088fb2a608eb64bf00c8bcfa6cf010eb54f18deb53eba42f8401ef788bfBlock Operator
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