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 2440045 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2441433 epoch_slot_no: 633 block_no: 2439930 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1214 time: 2019-04-12 01:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdb45f91838942ce559f137faeb6a9311c907ca8b9766b4351fb50879d23b8ecbBlock Operator
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