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 2405962 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2407349 epoch_slot_no: 9749 block_no: 2405849 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2738 time: 2019-04-04 03:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x926f435267940a973eea98f3ffcc8dbc202040078726e45859c597249e365ee0Block Operator
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