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 2407625 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2409012 epoch_slot_no: 11412 block_no: 2407512 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1350 time: 2019-04-04 13:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb18a5b851194370b36f27b8a70b6f03b365a550c5c2ea8631b93fff96ec0ae7bBlock Operator
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