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 2440474 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2441862 epoch_slot_no: 1062 block_no: 2440359 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1353 time: 2019-04-12 03:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x425eba8b10a14b3b76c629a267af767879a7129725be654b412d3f8016bd1aabBlock Operator
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