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 2360345 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2361732 epoch_slot_no: 7332 block_no: 2360234 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2744 time: 2019-03-24 14:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbf3e880e3831564313e3586c84585066bf12de5370c42717b9c41dce7d8dc65aBlock Operator
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