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 2439371 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2440760 epoch_slot_no: 21560 block_no: 2439257 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1754 time: 2019-04-11 21:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x44871a132e2b3c7bd103faeed44f6437bed61235699354f98ef5a1f6753db534Block Operator
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