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 2440885 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2442273 epoch_slot_no: 1473 block_no: 2440770 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 32529 time: 2019-04-12 05:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x45a363593d8000556654589c65adc301d99a59eace903674759eb0fc601b9dddBlock Operator
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