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 2361320 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2362707 epoch_slot_no: 8307 block_no: 2361209 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1348 time: 2019-03-24 19:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa29ad3b54207c09685f2a40679dbb48753596187a64a63750417aef858ab13a0Block Operator
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