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 2438871 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2440260 epoch_slot_no: 21060 block_no: 2438757 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2622 time: 2019-04-11 18:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeae0b376d198f9eb8ac07c7e41f981f245178700bd681aa50b9713a971e89850Block Operator
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