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 2438933 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2440322 epoch_slot_no: 21122 block_no: 2438819 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3140 time: 2019-04-11 19:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe6236deb41ccfead7261ed2fe82f502fc6bcf625d77719c44dc906cf4feada80Block Operator
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