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 2405901 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2407288 epoch_slot_no: 9688 block_no: 2405788 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2127 time: 2019-04-04 03:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe2e1a8efc8c974d1d68f222aea08bb26f72f825ed51b2e16058908156985d39eBlock Operator
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