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 2408538 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2409925 epoch_slot_no: 12325 block_no: 2408425 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5948 time: 2019-04-04 18:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe2675341f3030b74b2e22f79a8618a1e798701aa13994da113f425554f0a8c1bBlock Operator
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