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 2406386 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2407773 epoch_slot_no: 10173 block_no: 2406273 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1354 time: 2019-04-04 06:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x227eae48e35be1bff5020eb6fd5d2f59a58e56fd9fc944ffe1017e521d053b61Block Operator
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