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 2411048 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2412435 epoch_slot_no: 14835 block_no: 2410935 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4128 time: 2019-04-05 08:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x093c4314487fac2f860ec9c47cd16e1bb0d79aa69b71a85857a1685cfd776f3eBlock Operator
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