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 2361489 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2362876 epoch_slot_no: 8476 block_no: 2361378 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3703 time: 2019-03-24 20:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x08ab595b3b6968819f39655b7d87aac21d67d97fa40598b756837bf5a08670b3Block Operator
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