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 2403960 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2405347 epoch_slot_no: 7747 block_no: 2403847 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2757 time: 2019-04-03 16:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x105f0ff33a4efb76539da294a26fc44c0f2e0ad8b41a4d09bf4d7f899f6b7831Block Operator
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