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 2403632 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2405019 epoch_slot_no: 7419 block_no: 2403519 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2366 time: 2019-04-03 14:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa8a1adc8677597133c862c3752439f7439502b08db1c77cf85a597faa69dea7dBlock Operator
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