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 2361746 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2363133 epoch_slot_no: 8733 block_no: 2361635 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2015 time: 2019-03-24 22:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9a5202ca73c0c6966465d967c4245d1a9d532ad71525259f0b377e6d791c481cBlock Operator
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