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 2407077 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2408464 epoch_slot_no: 10864 block_no: 2406964 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3731 time: 2019-04-04 10:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe3d7d4f4b144caae2a9dd1f4c64c9d4266fc9e0de80512ec55868162106c67c8Block Operator
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