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 2408682 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2410069 epoch_slot_no: 12469 block_no: 2408569 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1449 time: 2019-04-04 19:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8e9926d0c67f6ccb1214b255e6204d813d73b5887e553f06c88a4ace091722a5Block Operator
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