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 2403309 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2404696 epoch_slot_no: 7096 block_no: 2403196 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1885 time: 2019-04-03 13:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4ac66c4dfc70a8b99e7be9c6d2c88846e733038c511740fdfe2a0202c4a8ee46Block Operator
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