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 2439485 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2440873 epoch_slot_no: 73 block_no: 2439370 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2062 time: 2019-04-11 22:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1b4d53068bd8dc91ed77b996db710e3ef0bb1fd31d139cd918546b358f38a9cdBlock Operator
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