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 2405399 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2406786 epoch_slot_no: 9186 block_no: 2405286 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2074 time: 2019-04-04 00:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x78e66a4f30459fc93c4f6efd97d3d6b29e0a2eb27f3132b8fd62537782233363Block Operator
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