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 2439975 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2441363 epoch_slot_no: 563 block_no: 2439860 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1029 time: 2019-04-12 00:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x10ba7422ce63e0635599c5a28b5875484e932c2cee97aaf968fc3a256ce3a47fBlock Operator
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