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 2360189 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2361576 epoch_slot_no: 7176 block_no: 2360078 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 987 time: 2019-03-24 13:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfa1ad6f2bc290673b8a8c80085dc241e1a18254d651f05547e77d727c8c4235aBlock Operator
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