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 2401769 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2403156 epoch_slot_no: 5556 block_no: 2401656 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3772 time: 2019-04-03 04:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc5ee2b6fedaac3b394bb18e0163fa0011c9b014348be817fb5ea4d663bc791dcBlock Operator
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