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 2360122 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2361509 epoch_slot_no: 7109 block_no: 2360011 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 7674 time: 2019-03-24 13:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcff828e5fcdeea888297edca749b5d66529e67f4d323c3f309a53e3899359bd5Block Operator
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