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 2404726 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2406113 epoch_slot_no: 8513 block_no: 2404613 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2001 time: 2019-04-03 21:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x71b3a9867ca140310fe8e05eeaec4f6b42af1a257b6e4ace599fb158375095dcBlock Operator
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