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 2401874 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2403261 epoch_slot_no: 5661 block_no: 2401761 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1324 time: 2019-04-03 05:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x29dba51adc5859cefcb55693865b060c34e59ea2e7ebc9b146f69332fb71f470Block Operator
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