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 2405361 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2406748 epoch_slot_no: 9148 block_no: 2405248 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4055 time: 2019-04-04 00:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb3d137ab0ca8c91eb6f1ae4bb71825a5bc6ca4e0dc248eb027b27128ef7211eaBlock Operator
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