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 2406527 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2407914 epoch_slot_no: 10314 block_no: 2406414 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2405 time: 2019-04-04 07:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaf3b77b2d8e0803d0f11d8e4c9ced0c7840f4a9a1f3498a3c11d3685c689097dBlock Operator
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