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 2403837 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2405224 epoch_slot_no: 7624 block_no: 2403724 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4354 time: 2019-04-03 16:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe06ebdaf5c7523ffbfd2b43e085bc4aac977f34c437247d85e8f1b744ee1d369Block Operator
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