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 2361792 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2363179 epoch_slot_no: 8779 block_no: 2361681 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1695 time: 2019-03-24 22:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe76c1788124ed2b55ba15fe6d603f7d4b64cc721e59a1144a06dd2d04bff3167Block Operator
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