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 2408887 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2410274 epoch_slot_no: 12674 block_no: 2408774 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1112 time: 2019-04-04 20:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb1316f51309e1736f786925d69ddaed375d2e37c5d657bcf8f6b0c86765e9515Block Operator
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