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 2409737 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2411124 epoch_slot_no: 13524 block_no: 2409624 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2648 time: 2019-04-05 00:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x06c2f320045cdd63729d866d1b7772441bc3d7df6aa3e4c8af9c8070e2682c76Block Operator
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