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 2360162 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2361549 epoch_slot_no: 7149 block_no: 2360051 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3060 time: 2019-03-24 13:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb2de7030c17bb1b01826a30f27423d5f61fbb84a4ed19941d8f54c3c5b4def87Block Operator
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