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 2407015 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2408402 epoch_slot_no: 10802 block_no: 2406902 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5571 time: 2019-04-04 09:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7cedff0c1595cc7e3b49209ccbd0c1d55eaced3ed1afc3adfca0c064e10a8e85Block Operator
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