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 2404658 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2406045 epoch_slot_no: 8445 block_no: 2404545 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 987 time: 2019-04-03 20:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1630cbafb9339665493f586b3164cafb37667c7cbae28bba13e6e1639d57093cBlock Operator
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