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 2360584 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2361971 epoch_slot_no: 7571 block_no: 2360473 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1349 time: 2019-03-24 15:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4f134b13c32f1ba3f8877db706c6bd6d5e4997293626feea180c503b56893557Block Operator
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