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 2440998 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2442386 epoch_slot_no: 1586 block_no: 2440883 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1921 time: 2019-04-12 06:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc936431a8cb69193f8582015f461338725902bbed95022a9211353fa26a6719bBlock Operator
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