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 2401875 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2403262 epoch_slot_no: 5662 block_no: 2401762 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3710 time: 2019-04-03 05:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x90f5975d6265de8f4eea4d1bd46cf89e9ca1394329d022a2779f2fc8c93736daBlock Operator
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