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 2402248 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2403635 epoch_slot_no: 6035 block_no: 2402135 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1868 time: 2019-04-03 07:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb629ae4571d248d8f476b007ebed4d7100efa1237da19e54a4ce6256aea43dc1Block Operator
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