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 2408132 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2409519 epoch_slot_no: 11919 block_no: 2408019 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2253 time: 2019-04-04 15:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x95383eabc684396d53ee4586abe480c088f311441820be83eb1a12c7b43ff043Block Operator
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