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 2439988 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2441376 epoch_slot_no: 576 block_no: 2439873 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1386 time: 2019-04-12 00:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x97b2d8474efddd191f9d894775aac3764020ce2c60f6f9db7ef550e879fb78c2Block Operator
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