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 2408230 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2409617 epoch_slot_no: 12017 block_no: 2408117 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2019-04-04 16:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbf9200fe14f45b3cfd8ad3741b1bf1004f4600e5e80a3a0f64fe76863749db85Block Operator
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