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 2408783 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2410170 epoch_slot_no: 12570 block_no: 2408670 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3653 time: 2019-04-04 19:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x43fbe4668d3214614c035b89cf19284a4b0cc373e48b0a0d68dcd0114d874ad0Block Operator
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