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 2407985 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2409372 epoch_slot_no: 11772 block_no: 2407872 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2767 time: 2019-04-04 15:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdf1dda351196714546bc3cb9706e4ee0ea243d143dc3512484381a70f8484515Block Operator
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