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 2405408 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2406795 epoch_slot_no: 9195 block_no: 2405295 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2328 time: 2019-04-04 00:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x328740e49e2328d071b9aa5460efdbd03cb9c4c7aeb6e1108d021ee57116f170Block Operator
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