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 2404328 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2405715 epoch_slot_no: 8115 block_no: 2404215 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1135 time: 2019-04-03 18:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8b367203736d8ea1dc8a09114fa153256d989fc09cddd6cde583fe4bc8caeb9bBlock Operator
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