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 2360771 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2362158 epoch_slot_no: 7758 block_no: 2360660 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3196 time: 2019-03-24 16:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcd0fb7f84fc296bb9556bfbc0ea23b043056d984d66a629ab96e28bc84d986a9Block Operator
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