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 2360497 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2361884 epoch_slot_no: 7484 block_no: 2360386 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4655 time: 2019-03-24 15:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xacf67b9f34231a8e7521dee68b1f03a908af209a4c41d3dd8915128dc12da77cBlock Operator
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