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 2408202 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2409589 epoch_slot_no: 11989 block_no: 2408089 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1703 time: 2019-04-04 16:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x94fef4c04e77bc0270337e22286e777781948f6bf675d73a4b06544853adf41fBlock Operator
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