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 2407982 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2409369 epoch_slot_no: 11769 block_no: 2407869 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2081 time: 2019-04-04 15:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x543e9e091079d39a137d4e4306ebc7a2066b1b1a73fce5a623d926b81ae75390Block Operator
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