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 2404542 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2405929 epoch_slot_no: 8329 block_no: 2404429 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2019-04-03 20:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb12513659b93b5a54b2c6d4c51f279be96ceb80d1c94f748e873d5259e23e244Block Operator
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