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 2402120 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2403507 epoch_slot_no: 5907 block_no: 2402007 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3919 time: 2019-04-03 06:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x43b44c9bbfaf2d6c09c1b134cc8544f33d295d23a8031385a0072aabfcfe986fBlock Operator
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