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 2409137 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2410524 epoch_slot_no: 12924 block_no: 2409024 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2019-04-04 21:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe987b41584026eea1f2362edf284a772a13ce98660dd4ef1dad7d2c7c05b47b4Block Operator
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