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 2360440 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2361827 epoch_slot_no: 7427 block_no: 2360329 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 6235 time: 2019-03-24 15:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaeb3b35a5232c91c395dbcd0fd0e6ac831691b0885fd5d85cc47e81518000ac9Block Operator
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