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 2402404 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2403791 epoch_slot_no: 6191 block_no: 2402291 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1155 time: 2019-04-03 08:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2356fdaca5f349500cf35f22e24e9e69edaa60ae2cb97b9f934ee6d9d97dc6fcBlock Operator
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