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 2408732 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2410119 epoch_slot_no: 12519 block_no: 2408619 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1572 time: 2019-04-04 19:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x927e78ee856e99a4b1d770bce47716f795a6d0500d5354f42245ac5b578b982fBlock Operator
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