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 2360515 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2361902 epoch_slot_no: 7502 block_no: 2360404 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1356 time: 2019-03-24 15:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x04c7adae53a7cff76744b112818b38f967ec2ad3344412669c0bcc3ad5979a41Block Operator
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