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 2407006 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2408393 epoch_slot_no: 10793 block_no: 2406893 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1211 time: 2019-04-04 09:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x584346c17fc9fc84c2cee8f7054670ff1ff59750538ba8e5f7f673b5815aa326Block Operator
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