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 2404104 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2405491 epoch_slot_no: 7891 block_no: 2403991 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2963 time: 2019-04-03 17:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf17c46b0da16395b98dbab0340d1ab87ae5d5a67a734d4b5ee319d9805171d4eBlock Operator
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