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 2402517 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2403904 epoch_slot_no: 6304 block_no: 2402404 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 7564 time: 2019-04-03 08:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5fd76c4821ca0e6b3b20581ca41a0ab128c006030195450e49e6212a8da9d8bbBlock Operator
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