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 2439360 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2440749 epoch_slot_no: 21549 block_no: 2439246 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1350 time: 2019-04-11 21:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7dc453e9320ddf293eec4a469675268e5d87f89d4eefe139d0f8bf4c98b40b01Block Operator
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