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 2361191 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2362578 epoch_slot_no: 8178 block_no: 2361080 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1496 time: 2019-03-24 19:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2fc23c8e3a7ef95cde1ec55995e7b999c877f8eba82ee24fd00175e6a920918cBlock Operator
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