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 2408551 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2409938 epoch_slot_no: 12338 block_no: 2408438 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1350 time: 2019-04-04 18:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7d787519b206e9c84f9286961555a6c92618c3c68169a0aa53cd611756451b97Block Operator
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