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 2406981 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2408368 epoch_slot_no: 10768 block_no: 2406868 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 993 time: 2019-04-04 09:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1cbc4bbbdbdfeb0269e2429d638d2f5763a729e5e05ed7971e7afc65e02b7cb1Block Operator
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