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 2402061 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2403448 epoch_slot_no: 5848 block_no: 2401948 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2653 time: 2019-04-03 06:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x34c32804e717095a15667a130d72f0c423682f27768d189e384786bade7f7ad3Block Operator
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