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 2408937 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2410324 epoch_slot_no: 12724 block_no: 2408824 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3917 time: 2019-04-04 20:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc4ccf5fb372958e9221c1c0c3c21f6e37ec9d5948c7e6b6f70e9568fa1b81c89Block Operator
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