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 2402364 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2403751 epoch_slot_no: 6151 block_no: 2402251 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3943 time: 2019-04-03 07:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9e34148d490edeaf1e37344803433a32d5c941c7a66eade339ba2b0fc7b327edBlock Operator
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