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 2438207 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2439596 epoch_slot_no: 20396 block_no: 2438093 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1432 time: 2019-04-11 15:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5e19e30b8659f15cdbeba3f24cf903e517c04ba7e4b312baaf2a4be50499b595Block Operator
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