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 2404522 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2405909 epoch_slot_no: 8309 block_no: 2404409 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4432 time: 2019-04-03 19:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xedc7832cad52e5f95822e21a308ed646766d8db06b6fc0dc68c13f40e1a59af6Block Operator
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