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 2406776 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2408163 epoch_slot_no: 10563 block_no: 2406663 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2019-04-04 08:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe32468eca724f343707595cc901af5bd95627f3d7b4832337176e9a7dadb8a08Block Operator
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