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 2408707 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2410094 epoch_slot_no: 12494 block_no: 2408594 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1079 time: 2019-04-04 19:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa1d3b92d0c8ed721a8f5038e0b2f701a1e722fc64f895ac3a85b97e7bd7a60bbBlock Operator
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