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 2361198 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2362585 epoch_slot_no: 8185 block_no: 2361087 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5179 time: 2019-03-24 19:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfd5deec9c17b5d156889ddc56e5bbb2b0e2d1a227029548db9c044b514ea26b0Block Operator
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