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 2401785 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2403172 epoch_slot_no: 5572 block_no: 2401672 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 7280 time: 2019-04-03 04:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x464762ee8f80bdd7551e78d64c03d9070e5dda2b1863819b0071b3094a50aceaBlock Operator
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