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 2440922 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 2442310 epoch_slot_no: 1510 block_no: 2440807 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 13579 time: 2019-04-12 06:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x37668c0aff7043f0d9c509c825d09bc187d35eda3ea2456853dc135e2e2e5f70Block Operator
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