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 2402797 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2404184 epoch_slot_no: 6584 block_no: 2402684 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4190 time: 2019-04-03 10:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0c9aca075ebbe67bc39909d1e0b0f0d6dd635b38f561aba8b90a9120e07faaafBlock Operator
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