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 2409098 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2410485 epoch_slot_no: 12885 block_no: 2408985 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 997 time: 2019-04-04 21:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4541a1b9d603e431fdf3f96bd9f6844c4031cbe4b231cb32a98545eb257ae9caBlock Operator
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