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 2407370 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2408757 epoch_slot_no: 11157 block_no: 2407257 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1895 time: 2019-04-04 11:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xda4df9e9d7d5fa9f716b143c778244d80e813b422fe3f92a659f7bfe33b52085Block Operator
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