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 2360259 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2361646 epoch_slot_no: 7246 block_no: 2360148 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3154 time: 2019-03-24 14:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb2025893ad7c4ab55ea500b44303e97eb031cef4ef7be5bc5865892d79fa22d1Block Operator
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