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 2403413 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2404800 epoch_slot_no: 7200 block_no: 2403300 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2080 time: 2019-04-03 13:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc326b4c2384e545124dc68639b4c8b874a1f15f6a1aaddd668c18f87a3364b37Block Operator
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