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 2360718 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2362105 epoch_slot_no: 7705 block_no: 2360607 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2019-03-24 16:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9c4240d07eee65f0ee27fbc6e63428ad6f3dd16cc23659fc56d1f876f154ab89Block Operator
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