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 2407810 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2409197 epoch_slot_no: 11597 block_no: 2407697 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2762 time: 2019-04-04 14:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x24b06b6438ea3cd20646d767f4c7f06376e88f87334d60d54eee0b97be0c6605Block Operator
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