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 2402996 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2404383 epoch_slot_no: 6783 block_no: 2402883 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1352 time: 2019-04-03 11:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcb37725054b35a9347594c40b7e8702e886b4bea29d6327141fe253b869907edBlock Operator
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