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 2406922 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2408309 epoch_slot_no: 10709 block_no: 2406809 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3361 time: 2019-04-04 09:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x156dd6fcb2a2048fe0b327c03e4a8e69c5e2a047ff9b7c540809652c3d611dcbBlock Operator
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