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 2403754 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2405141 epoch_slot_no: 7541 block_no: 2403641 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3667 time: 2019-04-03 15:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf8e5e74c0c99a84637965ecbcfec67f0fe2ea9f49248759d075a5b72d1f0c079Block Operator
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