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 2404372 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2405759 epoch_slot_no: 8159 block_no: 2404259 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1638 time: 2019-04-03 19:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcfc6680cd468140c4608b4099ecc6f8193e0cda1e94b51b1cb1ae09c5f652574Block Operator
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