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 2360223 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2361610 epoch_slot_no: 7210 block_no: 2360112 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3135 time: 2019-03-24 13:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4085616fbf1f41a8bbfdb4a99d43f5b5b8a1271377805c62776224ebd876d068Block Operator
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