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 2403344 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2404731 epoch_slot_no: 7131 block_no: 2403231 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3866 time: 2019-04-03 13:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x569e574e388e79134c4a2c72d9d79b81ebca8291fe9ea5017e8cee6777635e97Block Operator
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