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 2402784 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2404171 epoch_slot_no: 6571 block_no: 2402671 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1348 time: 2019-04-03 10:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa0876673c79af2cb38189e6742e9552cffa7a31dfe902022f8bdcde65311673cBlock Operator
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