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 2360669 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2362056 epoch_slot_no: 7656 block_no: 2360558 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2019-03-24 16:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x80cff978a7aec257043521ef00d7a80a3daf489315bc9b86c072671d8b1b35f7Block Operator
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