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 2406110 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2407497 epoch_slot_no: 9897 block_no: 2405997 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1009 time: 2019-04-04 04:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0096e49b0d81983659994899e0b6d1da75698193bbc073943bad60be15aa4503Block Operator
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