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 2401651 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2403038 epoch_slot_no: 5438 block_no: 2401538 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2971 time: 2019-04-03 03:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x69bbee5254eb1efe7c80b4c7e989f3b8211001ef9caf82d3475945494fd365cbBlock Operator
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