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 2405184 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2406571 epoch_slot_no: 8971 block_no: 2405071 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2073 time: 2019-04-03 23:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x380034f30667c359b31c93f4968d85f6c12be1307cbf710c22c9a6c519f806eeBlock Operator
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