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 2407958 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2409345 epoch_slot_no: 11745 block_no: 2407845 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3140 time: 2019-04-04 14:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x76bab1b17ec1aa6d21d9f6880fda2d7a54d7895c91361955f9534bf9e039fd1bBlock Operator
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