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 2401692 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2403079 epoch_slot_no: 5479 block_no: 2401579 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3713 time: 2019-04-03 04:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7b3c9174b29488f7801a80d6bfcbc942ed7f62dec23ed0de8838cdc8f030e9c2Block Operator
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