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 2360848 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2362235 epoch_slot_no: 7835 block_no: 2360737 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 9531 time: 2019-03-24 17:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9b145840f0910720edc4aa2ec53f9674f456be72f35b6734006050011fecd944Block Operator
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