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 2360243 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2361630 epoch_slot_no: 7230 block_no: 2360132 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1352 time: 2019-03-24 13:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x20dd131a4ea74300e8198719bc21fb8a72ac9de77fd62d86be870c7ab05b4d88Block Operator
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