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 2361365 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2362752 epoch_slot_no: 8352 block_no: 2361254 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2563 time: 2019-03-24 20:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x423b454d4b4504d06578204b233f679fb9e1bf42316ba117e074733209ee90dfBlock Operator
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