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 2438473 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2439862 epoch_slot_no: 20662 block_no: 2438359 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1387 time: 2019-04-11 16:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2cb6274ef782ace437b545dd8a828b8f6f5ef589508dbdd9724f9d31ff598ce5Block Operator
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