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 2402548 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 2403935 epoch_slot_no: 6335 block_no: 2402435 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 6951 time: 2019-04-03 08:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbec8e30a60919fe5cc5e0e1817de718c7f8e60b2e1513f9510a2a0e24391e3cdBlock Operator
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