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 2408564 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2409951 epoch_slot_no: 12351 block_no: 2408451 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1608 time: 2019-04-04 18:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf6856d2d5c471505ea6e629054d62411fc239dd2e8911a8b05a642eb2f2124bdBlock Operator
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