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 2361734 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2363121 epoch_slot_no: 8721 block_no: 2361623 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1030 time: 2019-03-24 22:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x52fd66ab51d958d01219f87f239b09d20a29ea6eec6dca33f262e3477e2da997Block Operator
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