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 2404146 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2405533 epoch_slot_no: 7933 block_no: 2404033 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 958 time: 2019-04-03 17:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x607efcfca84e7cdf9253da8f7299ee0892b933224168fcfc2c13d55268d4e5c3Block Operator
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