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 2403507 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2404894 epoch_slot_no: 7294 block_no: 2403394 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1282 time: 2019-04-03 14:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7320afb70f560a1c6071e5dc269172fce7a5bb1a3af905a9e7e6553ffcba7ac8Block Operator
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