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 2408508 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2409895 epoch_slot_no: 12295 block_no: 2408395 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4679 time: 2019-04-04 18:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3cc6307ea07b1c83fd31918cb855424fa2270bae7950e1cb3f31e615d86480e5Block Operator
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