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 2361335 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2362722 epoch_slot_no: 8322 block_no: 2361224 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2543 time: 2019-03-24 19:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x78c07630f5d456fbd4d6eb22cac4717e4eebfdd12f437e4277f3a0833d166959Block Operator
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