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 2406520 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2407907 epoch_slot_no: 10307 block_no: 2406407 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1083 time: 2019-04-04 07:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x80c1bf052b974054b56a48d83d6f6d46f230056082f82e741deaa6e9c9691c60Block Operator
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