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 2403075 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2404462 epoch_slot_no: 6862 block_no: 2402962 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2416 time: 2019-04-03 11:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x195cbf2550a5a4908ea9ad169ae9b6a872ffdc63b7d8b671e56ea193ea9ab45eBlock Operator
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