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 2361538 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2362925 epoch_slot_no: 8525 block_no: 2361427 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1168 time: 2019-03-24 21:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x776bf297490204ed9bbb7f26d41fb9b143200b31ef37a5b1940472752c098405Block Operator
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