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 2408309 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2409696 epoch_slot_no: 12096 block_no: 2408196 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3041 time: 2019-04-04 16:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdda95ff6ca81d1e0e838e6db93c88c7e3e001f45569990085d42552674d422c2Block Operator
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