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 2406916 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2408303 epoch_slot_no: 10703 block_no: 2406803 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1568 time: 2019-04-04 09:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xac327339a76f4bc6c3668ef2810fec1ced119498ab43c3d2e23b9eeea21d2943Block Operator
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