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 2405183 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2406570 epoch_slot_no: 8970 block_no: 2405070 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1207 time: 2019-04-03 23:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2832171f58e1e29e3b3a16529d9103faa9b5487a06ed0650e10d162ef7c1ebb6Block Operator
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