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 2402860 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2404247 epoch_slot_no: 6647 block_no: 2402747 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2386 time: 2019-04-03 10:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x176928bcc97746e8350a181717b3430ab5d112da1a1a29ca577aae1bbe5c35d6Block Operator
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