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 2408370 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2409757 epoch_slot_no: 12157 block_no: 2408257 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2015 time: 2019-04-04 17:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4ba15d0d49595914c5f28fd9b94529c330c6c3c2002e4ead6e30e1c2a6166502Block Operator
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