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 2403538 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2404925 epoch_slot_no: 7325 block_no: 2403425 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2289 time: 2019-04-03 14:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x390e48f9a8626d02903e57fbab3e0fe6ab521bdf10e0249b456ec171e6da286dBlock Operator
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