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 2406099 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2407486 epoch_slot_no: 9886 block_no: 2405986 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 6238 time: 2019-04-04 04:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x42ee728bc33c51c82055c508460b33add462abbb4cb35fe1c653eef1352879c8Block Operator
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