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 2440996 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2442384 epoch_slot_no: 1584 block_no: 2440881 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1025 time: 2019-04-12 06:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2020027d00672d4bdc0fc0c89a1a834c36ed3ca98eeb37a4f2394b81bdab5bc3Block Operator
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