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 2410251 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2411638 epoch_slot_no: 14038 block_no: 2410138 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2399 time: 2019-04-05 03:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x39753daae289994bfc8310cd00f57faff08f2ff255fab4bf0292aafc1f9d39fcBlock Operator
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