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 2409883 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2411270 epoch_slot_no: 13670 block_no: 2409770 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2641 time: 2019-04-05 01:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x001463931446537441f3a46eff814908af9bddc2548aa6477cf86c40a0852d5fBlock Operator
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