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 2360387 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2361774 epoch_slot_no: 7374 block_no: 2360276 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1176 time: 2019-03-24 14:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe1085f48b2697644c7a23f7da976f880c184f294551aef6dbc005af058b69082Block Operator
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