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 2406511 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2407898 epoch_slot_no: 10298 block_no: 2406398 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1712 time: 2019-04-04 06:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5048395bec0e637dfb5c6dc2a54c23ac1c0399d9b3b00152d195444bf7cc11ddBlock Operator
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