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 2440524 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2441912 epoch_slot_no: 1112 block_no: 2440409 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1476 time: 2019-04-12 03:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4403f8338d99346aaf9024f40fa58dcb4a52c85c4370e3a30c9b4bfd5992e1e9Block Operator
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