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 2402181 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2403568 epoch_slot_no: 5968 block_no: 2402068 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4335 time: 2019-04-03 06:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x412e6bfd4a7358f4cd6f139699d032c8eba8df0884ddb299671bca0057c1d458Block Operator
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