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 2403931 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2405318 epoch_slot_no: 7718 block_no: 2403818 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1323 time: 2019-04-03 16:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5084ffcd9a6a9249401b71602b8d04a1d443bbc0b3db4051eaf6b65d38c0a24dBlock Operator
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