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 2402289 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2403676 epoch_slot_no: 6076 block_no: 2402176 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2400 time: 2019-04-03 07:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xafb743f1f08431257d2d5e5b4bde8eb2343b76a1f89791ab920d7ab59d3245c3Block Operator
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