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 2405943 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2407330 epoch_slot_no: 9730 block_no: 2405830 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1477 time: 2019-04-04 03:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcace431faceec5c74d583170a4f2de8f7ac4e23bd288aefb17fe7686b36e2577Block Operator
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