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 2406116 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2407503 epoch_slot_no: 9903 block_no: 2406003 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1370 time: 2019-04-04 04:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x14c920411e11a4c2a12a903dd4e9b8834c0bb4c034ffb32061d810e6ca1b309aBlock Operator
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