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 2406084 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2407471 epoch_slot_no: 9871 block_no: 2405971 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 6208 time: 2019-04-04 04:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x23ea748a1add315ccca6093deaaf2db90a438fa8e7ad2baa41b00f2586a3000dBlock Operator
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