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 2361959 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2363346 epoch_slot_no: 8946 block_no: 2361848 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2113 time: 2019-03-24 23:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9fa6493ed052fab49e1cc26eaf55a1d4abc7d913271ee75a5bacbe46e359102eBlock Operator
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