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 2405105 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2406492 epoch_slot_no: 8892 block_no: 2404992 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1752 time: 2019-04-03 23:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2526bb36540237c3c721c6e2fd8f43dd4e1a528d852005d24eef193e6fe599b9Block Operator
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