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 2438857 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2440246 epoch_slot_no: 21046 block_no: 2438743 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2019-04-11 18:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5778ccad048c12bf3e3d9a2e483e9c7dd578e9ac31a261c05f3ca6c8054193c0Block Operator
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