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 2404659 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2406046 epoch_slot_no: 8446 block_no: 2404546 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2682 time: 2019-04-03 20:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3b09b14f1dbf7ae58f2d46db39eba828d2ebbfbd5e711336e59d9e9b941f74f2Block Operator
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