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 2361310 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2362697 epoch_slot_no: 8297 block_no: 2361199 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3339 time: 2019-03-24 19:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x035530ed1aeb9c9c73fc27819d1c99b2ceaf0f20b9c1f8f25344490e0174d3cdBlock Operator
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