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 2361533 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2362920 epoch_slot_no: 8520 block_no: 2361422 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1697 time: 2019-03-24 21:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbc15bbcd93af26cf6b48a135ebf8f28ac13f1b771fe1d5b75a2fafbdcf2c01dbBlock Operator
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