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 2360471 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2361858 epoch_slot_no: 7458 block_no: 2360360 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1430 time: 2019-03-24 15:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x05f4d6f9a7beff8b4dcda8ad35ba5b2ec1a2d2e604f9a1bb21f75c25f8d4c701Block Operator
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