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 2361849 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2363236 epoch_slot_no: 8836 block_no: 2361738 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4828 time: 2019-03-24 22:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfe884f750c956a8740d3aeef253fc6e9a71b166da8d9bd42fef98112e620bd9bBlock Operator
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