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 2361807 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2363194 epoch_slot_no: 8794 block_no: 2361696 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1740 time: 2019-03-24 22:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x12d99c5695b20c801b3bdc5b004c01d7e01eb02d12a1bd646fa6dbf5712aa7e1Block Operator
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