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 2439492 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2440880 epoch_slot_no: 80 block_no: 2439377 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2646 time: 2019-04-11 22:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6172392bad83769456a1f32aa26f57e18a612829784f30b34b8cfdacc022b97fBlock Operator
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