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 2404565 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2405952 epoch_slot_no: 8352 block_no: 2404452 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2019-04-03 20:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc903ea7527201e4ec8efdc1ac872377354be6ca0b9f6c8debbb61c59ffa307a1Block Operator
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