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 2403439 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2404826 epoch_slot_no: 7226 block_no: 2403326 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2019-04-03 13:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4bdb53178263eb4ae3e04fcd2f04e010b5b4c3788f4fa70d7d20bc7f634973c9Block Operator
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