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 2360408 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2361795 epoch_slot_no: 7395 block_no: 2360297 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2019-03-24 14:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd66615907362868b54e3e0490ffd9adfb5fd0cd223c41eb3b8225820f0171daeBlock Operator
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