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 2404000 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2405387 epoch_slot_no: 7787 block_no: 2403887 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1488 time: 2019-04-03 17:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x64078e020911062e3a8d70e3707174a2df4d9cdafd604dc4c2a18272dbf44a84Block Operator
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