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 2402516 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2403903 epoch_slot_no: 6303 block_no: 2402403 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3873 time: 2019-04-03 08:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3ba3fcf928d45e676227d5470cf4614a6a6d61e08ae4a23ed205728eefb08902Block Operator
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