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 2406624 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2408011 epoch_slot_no: 10411 block_no: 2406511 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 8809 time: 2019-04-04 07:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x534a0ebeec224b718c2dafb4a42b2e0956193ef9ce49059ddd6ea4a6c41486b8Block Operator
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