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 2402686 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2404073 epoch_slot_no: 6473 block_no: 2402573 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6698 time: 2019-04-03 09:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xad941b9acb4a2c935c627f5c3b1916fcb0c09f6d8c0fc0f2ce7653a3c6339bb5Block Operator
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