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 2360726 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2362113 epoch_slot_no: 7713 block_no: 2360615 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2737 time: 2019-03-24 16:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8190355ea60b5134ffe09996ff8754edad45e4b8c6e4edeabd3a388cce611b5aBlock Operator
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