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 2360665 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2362052 epoch_slot_no: 7652 block_no: 2360554 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4732 time: 2019-03-24 16:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0432f7c8e15e28c8384e154bed99b839fedbe9098a93a72034c1ade3a7a809d1Block Operator
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