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 2405022 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2406409 epoch_slot_no: 8809 block_no: 2404909 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1740 time: 2019-04-03 22:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xee8d872881fd93f8e47da3a59bb3f0670b84fd01f0ca738220c6f45e5b60dd93Block Operator
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