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 2402458 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2403845 epoch_slot_no: 6245 block_no: 2402345 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 985 time: 2019-04-03 08:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9386fe1d6a3f27b9cf9561612e40c84356b67688dd0bf728c1174a2d39eb1280Block Operator
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