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 2409002 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2410389 epoch_slot_no: 12789 block_no: 2408889 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1391 time: 2019-04-04 20:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8867bfb6d0df55490284342b7c9370b93fcac3ca3c26656c0a333a41e3f40e94Block Operator
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