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 2404166 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2405553 epoch_slot_no: 7953 block_no: 2404053 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1882 time: 2019-04-03 17:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x66c0e31d444a383895abfedfea4b53c173b8ed3a1b38bf0e69841b53f7fb90c7Block Operator
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