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 2405160 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2406547 epoch_slot_no: 8947 block_no: 2405047 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2111 time: 2019-04-03 23:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xad4bfeec8e5ef285c2300a19003f17eccebf71428be0673c4a8cf3cb8ee28d7eBlock Operator
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