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 2408416 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2409803 epoch_slot_no: 12203 block_no: 2408303 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4057 time: 2019-04-04 17:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x377ff542e2ddd1388caa273a9fb93b6883f72da4897089428641b8c234397b99Block Operator
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