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 2408776 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2410163 epoch_slot_no: 12563 block_no: 2408663 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1206 time: 2019-04-04 19:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd2a6ae4e78bc3b4368e6b33be1efa31a35ad0d3dd47126e8dca0a044fc6773beBlock Operator
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