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 2405998 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2407385 epoch_slot_no: 9785 block_no: 2405885 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1350 time: 2019-04-04 04:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf7aec4bf590505a0eaa28529414861bab7a4fbf276d403d05db0d9ef0d18c992Block Operator
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