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 2406038 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2407425 epoch_slot_no: 9825 block_no: 2405925 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5435 time: 2019-04-04 04:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x26c3cf1f255b6026437784f90758f85a11607394a4a41b2d2b76e0b1daf7c424Block Operator
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