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 2404771 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2406158 epoch_slot_no: 8558 block_no: 2404658 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1523 time: 2019-04-03 21:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc4eb93972124704de63d42ea67c810b08be7de26f8ca5d12844faadbf955fca7Block Operator
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