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 2409039 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2410426 epoch_slot_no: 12826 block_no: 2408926 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 997 time: 2019-04-04 21:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x87093b7059fd8f11e663a193852ea08906a06acea952a676340af0c9a7123099Block Operator
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