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 2360680 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2362067 epoch_slot_no: 7667 block_no: 2360569 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2716 time: 2019-03-24 16:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xad05071c89955b0e6e616eb03918bcf9b7056894ff5d5fce32e94d735e8483c6Block Operator
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