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 2402514 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 2403901 epoch_slot_no: 6301 block_no: 2402401 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 8307 time: 2019-04-03 08:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3e2802480eec5dd6ca480eae3f3ab6ac0171b67f02a91ace3ce3276dd47f2569Block Operator
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