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 2405163 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2406550 epoch_slot_no: 8950 block_no: 2405050 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5988 time: 2019-04-03 23:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xedf0aeb27b62ce1917560a39e6deaabfa74047b78c8aa2505d4132b588b2afb3Block Operator
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