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 2439345 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2440734 epoch_slot_no: 21534 block_no: 2439231 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3037 time: 2019-04-11 21:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb31ef1710e25f441fa50d2e2b0a60c325b9f11957d52177ed4e9e1632dd07927Block Operator
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