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 2361213 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2362600 epoch_slot_no: 8200 block_no: 2361102 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2366 time: 2019-03-24 19:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaf50fdd718590361c123cab7a21a433c97e7e1bce7ca9ec82ebf1f41a7edc334Block Operator
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