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 2404964 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2406351 epoch_slot_no: 8751 block_no: 2404851 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4494 time: 2019-04-03 22:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7bc00ab80dbb69126180af0eb6f68a1db6f16016de9fd925418b2b9bdd14dbfdBlock Operator
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