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 2406601 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2407988 epoch_slot_no: 10388 block_no: 2406488 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1375 time: 2019-04-04 07:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc7b2e16e4ec1cc156b80150c27305908f82bae08205b1d01c7b334d27219ed87Block Operator
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