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 2406279 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2407666 epoch_slot_no: 10066 block_no: 2406166 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1354 time: 2019-04-04 05:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x43dac357e65e4b5bd9d0bf76132bc70a28b011e8415d673c7c374d1e87746edaBlock Operator
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