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 2405127 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2406514 epoch_slot_no: 8914 block_no: 2405014 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1165 time: 2019-04-03 23:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3e612103b4e37337b8c9e316e6f9e309c60d77a74f405b58878eb460d0219ad2Block Operator
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