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 2404842 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2406229 epoch_slot_no: 8629 block_no: 2404729 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4997 time: 2019-04-03 21:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x92ad5de60a78a8dcf0a7cd977dc0d3328ed99ce72dd9e1612fd0e4afc738d750Block Operator
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