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 2360543 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2361930 epoch_slot_no: 7530 block_no: 2360432 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5252 time: 2019-03-24 15:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0fba88158e067a096ec197d2790be723b3c13d275dd4fc1acbd15b23e213a1b6Block Operator
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