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 2360116 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2361503 epoch_slot_no: 7103 block_no: 2360005 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1988 time: 2019-03-24 13:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x457272f40caf982f2004b39d767ba457db0e26ca087a8573a2e87c63e031eea9Block Operator
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