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 2439269 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2440658 epoch_slot_no: 21458 block_no: 2439155 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1633 time: 2019-04-11 20:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x47ac5df4dc9840f48360459d036845780ea11eec1e2d478cc1f2c17f6363bc49Block Operator
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