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 2360599 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2361986 epoch_slot_no: 7586 block_no: 2360488 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2019-03-24 15:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcb076ea411ad03e051fa2041b7567826c2b85d23dc5cad704218130018c49633Block Operator
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