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 2404385 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2405772 epoch_slot_no: 8172 block_no: 2404272 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4348 time: 2019-04-03 19:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x663723934181a2db7b7b08ff8c4fd7a3647bc3d5f57ff8e46397af16ceabb22dBlock Operator
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