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 2405102 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2406489 epoch_slot_no: 8889 block_no: 2404989 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5163 time: 2019-04-03 23:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x281c2bf924f37f22a78aee6a379ebb8007b64f23a9e915ec1a522810c93403e1Block Operator
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