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 2440978 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2442366 epoch_slot_no: 1566 block_no: 2440863 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1567 time: 2019-04-12 06:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x69f19d6e2cab8594d30d9a12beec57dea1207c14199df42940d0b8bcabcba872Block Operator
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