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 2403647 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2405034 epoch_slot_no: 7434 block_no: 2403534 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2019-04-03 15:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7b2e544222bd42408dcbe01c319e0bf132dfe1dcbebc4c5423dbd01abcdc1d1eBlock Operator
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