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 2409164 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2410551 epoch_slot_no: 12951 block_no: 2409051 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2019-04-04 21:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1d99bd708f192a742d9956f5164c507a5996b79136ee6399bfbe290c3fd7f871Block Operator
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