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 2409898 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2411285 epoch_slot_no: 13685 block_no: 2409785 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1988 time: 2019-04-05 01:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x19ed5f3cc451173c1d479f92f6fffafe5f647fab1099c268c65b206a0df2e82bBlock Operator
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