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 2408218 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2409605 epoch_slot_no: 12005 block_no: 2408105 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2044 time: 2019-04-04 16:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf02faaf21a10958ff26455cf146e254669aea84c52e435b98c2ac98e41357a39Block Operator
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