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 2361309 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2362696 epoch_slot_no: 8296 block_no: 2361198 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4247 time: 2019-03-24 19:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x583b267e48011b6747bd8590a484277f2ef060d81ec166d7d7d487fc61e5d61cBlock Operator
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