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 2438036 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2439425 epoch_slot_no: 20225 block_no: 2437922 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1560 time: 2019-04-11 14:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x64e192fd29cde0af3b42b0a8732c01118fb2be3fa11f6bb0419e9730b720ce69Block Operator
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