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 2408086 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2409473 epoch_slot_no: 11873 block_no: 2407973 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2409 time: 2019-04-04 15:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x51ddd0f21d6ad343e29beba3b1153bc9c6de80c7433845f01478f4a0001c37a4Block Operator
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