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 2361457 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2362844 epoch_slot_no: 8444 block_no: 2361346 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1345 time: 2019-03-24 20:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf427bc5b1e384589c75a03bafee7fbb5cbf6b0020c854d9a1e53baaa4c7771c5Block Operator
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