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 2401909 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2403296 epoch_slot_no: 5696 block_no: 2401796 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2019-04-03 05:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x32ac037dce6dd9ca3635c3384d0512706235190535d7a9b246c51c3238c7c106Block Operator
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