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 2439223 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2440612 epoch_slot_no: 21412 block_no: 2439109 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2372 time: 2019-04-11 20:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0d8078890dd7a486ba4dfd5fdd235c96fdb16256cdc74ccb7a2b2813e52a3849Block Operator
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