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 2409320 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2410707 epoch_slot_no: 13107 block_no: 2409207 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1139 time: 2019-04-04 22:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x160ee63d9c538d6e8ee0fdbd151115611d978a44cf2b274dbc0627ff6f1377baBlock Operator
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