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 2403193 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2404580 epoch_slot_no: 6980 block_no: 2403080 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2099 time: 2019-04-03 12:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x12ed7a45e22e50f18a5b07fd84ff8b34b3b4506a487867fce80fd5303b8aa3dcBlock Operator
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