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 2404857 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2406244 epoch_slot_no: 8644 block_no: 2404744 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1314 time: 2019-04-03 21:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1b39f6f6f90a1f4c1bbda4da335767f752a7e12a8a804fdd5ed5373737425879Block Operator
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