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 2403510 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2404897 epoch_slot_no: 7297 block_no: 2403397 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2686 time: 2019-04-03 14:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x81dc154c5a4563edb0f1f5a25de06159f8258105675042b39c7ff6c2e5f11ba0Block Operator
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