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 2360132 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2361519 epoch_slot_no: 7119 block_no: 2360021 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3680 time: 2019-03-24 13:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x659285e5c50ecb9964bb188ca80c3d807e940ed86cd1cc49b3f9c0feecaf4ca9Block Operator
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