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 2360499 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2361886 epoch_slot_no: 7486 block_no: 2360388 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1357 time: 2019-03-24 15:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x86181bbf6cc21f076f88759d24608e1744a8ad74edc6d5931061e4a294f4c31fBlock Operator
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