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 2405916 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2407303 epoch_slot_no: 9703 block_no: 2405803 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1203 time: 2019-04-04 03:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe44b24054fa3fa2d3b6d47bc341874741dcc7d9e63bcafa83d23fff06610eb35Block Operator
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