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 2360817 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2362204 epoch_slot_no: 7804 block_no: 2360706 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2748 time: 2019-03-24 17:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x55f497f9c8bfb5d4e162f57f0f11191400e9ce18125a7b761cf2feb0c4cb50a4Block Operator
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