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 2439376 Details
Epoch: 112 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2440765 epoch_slot_no: 21565 block_no: 2439262 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2085 time: 2019-04-11 21:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xec5b6f77b7ab45ff5c2fd9f037c64ce2920d2a9c2fb9b7ed4017fa4de9248a7cBlock Operator
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