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 2407533 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2408920 epoch_slot_no: 11320 block_no: 2407420 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2040 time: 2019-04-04 12:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0e6de72728edc590447fa898fb458c28ab9de3e711c1442cf861f304195eafb3Block Operator
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