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 2403266 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2404653 epoch_slot_no: 7053 block_no: 2403153 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2575 time: 2019-04-03 12:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa81bd95efd72eeb35492e93e4588eaf35b6afe101b1533213e6167e17f332464Block Operator
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