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 2405709 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2407096 epoch_slot_no: 9496 block_no: 2405596 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2114 time: 2019-04-04 02:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x08943d5abcf1c400b2fce1a1759a8e6d59f503cb5688af4548af83a129dbb396Block Operator
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