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 2407296 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2408683 epoch_slot_no: 11083 block_no: 2407183 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1849 time: 2019-04-04 11:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x837e731a742355fc3938050440fe2299e912831f2997e233512720748b915f66Block Operator
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