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 2361609 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2362996 epoch_slot_no: 8596 block_no: 2361498 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2375 time: 2019-03-24 21:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd3801c2b7044db0a4e5407238660906127f6ec7397882941f5f5625072bb676eBlock Operator
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