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 2406829 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2408216 epoch_slot_no: 10616 block_no: 2406716 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2780 time: 2019-04-04 08:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4ccceacaa4903b33ae174ed0fa7f99b558f3faacd019abfa72856d2c8a1a14e0Block Operator
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