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 2360128 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2361515 epoch_slot_no: 7115 block_no: 2360017 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1717 time: 2019-03-24 13:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x37e0cea263a9787203ccb5d9c3a38f6fefc2cfa24f3ff89dd8a7e11cefafecfaBlock Operator
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