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 2408446 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2409833 epoch_slot_no: 12233 block_no: 2408333 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2019 time: 2019-04-04 17:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb9f109fae7ab9f6d110b8d1467f1ae8db4b2013d2f3a94a3a15fb32cb91627b5Block Operator
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