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 2403146 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2404533 epoch_slot_no: 6933 block_no: 2403033 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1405 time: 2019-04-03 12:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfb914e54fe8376f3ae2e584eee8a2976e2cdb6124e2818467c337437b0c3a2f8Block Operator
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