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 2407762 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2409149 epoch_slot_no: 11549 block_no: 2407649 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2237 time: 2019-04-04 13:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8eb0988e0422b804657454e6a670e694e9a4f3bd36886091e54bc0a49cec3a79Block Operator
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