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 2361990 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2363377 epoch_slot_no: 8977 block_no: 2361879 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1391 time: 2019-03-24 23:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeae1c95ffa5c7c3998cb9e67423fc7ff5ca82598c15153541eec161585c5ea87Block Operator
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