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 2404446 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2405833 epoch_slot_no: 8233 block_no: 2404333 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4079 time: 2019-04-03 19:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfe049eeb19d1045855ff21dabbe991704b991b53c9c05eaca7c8b3facb5773e1Block Operator
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