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 2360741 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2362128 epoch_slot_no: 7728 block_no: 2360630 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2231 time: 2019-03-24 16:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6932dcab5b4068d2807c3bbddece49707eceb45a967d530734ef82fa2ea8fe36Block Operator
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