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 2361938 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2363325 epoch_slot_no: 8925 block_no: 2361827 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1388 time: 2019-03-24 23:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9bfec4892713f9752fe522ae39eac9ba5238f0c0404ea89ec87d9ba672fe8d60Block Operator
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