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 2404737 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2406124 epoch_slot_no: 8524 block_no: 2404624 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1340 time: 2019-04-03 21:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe543c5ab07f447ee2a8138935b99e7755f9ef5f92665dd65e5c27cbeb79b1741Block Operator
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