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 2438420 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2439809 epoch_slot_no: 20609 block_no: 2438306 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1465 time: 2019-04-11 16:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x736333900d77709c71010fa7a6b10b456389ca890c78fb4b00ceefa56ed2c974Block Operator
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