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 2408911 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2410298 epoch_slot_no: 12698 block_no: 2408798 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1030 time: 2019-04-04 20:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1e8564aa9fa3e979a167d9d1b8a64cbf7b2a8ad010736eecabbe73d6778241a9Block Operator
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