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 2403662 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2405049 epoch_slot_no: 7449 block_no: 2403549 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5349 time: 2019-04-03 15:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x035ed159fd6f8737fc903a1daae71d90e0b6c32a2fdf7ef677b9e4ee4ea7833cBlock Operator
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