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 2401873 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2403260 epoch_slot_no: 5660 block_no: 2401760 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2518 time: 2019-04-03 05:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x295f39fea7840c72b6d5c2ef0f56ad360ec3ba3d8efd839ca709bbe6218248c8Block Operator
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