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 2403977 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2405364 epoch_slot_no: 7764 block_no: 2403864 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1245 time: 2019-04-03 16:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x85fe6220312eaa45c7204e7762e82481e3ef3e3994305f86c09fdfa01594de15Block Operator
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