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 2362041 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2363428 epoch_slot_no: 9028 block_no: 2361930 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2019-03-24 23:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x624f804b16c1f44c24399904a23fad4f65eacbb0d23f19c73f2e45ecbb4d5df6Block Operator
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