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 2361129 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2362516 epoch_slot_no: 8116 block_no: 2361018 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4698 time: 2019-03-24 18:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3a8c87d34725e8166a0f764eb273b598f020201f2708fdb8386cdebd113c6825Block Operator
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