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 2438918 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2440307 epoch_slot_no: 21107 block_no: 2438804 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2688 time: 2019-04-11 19:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4f6aa9479dda5b9158eb96b72e705c5eecf5d3b5ced56f11a140fde0bd1ddf0bBlock Operator
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