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 2360918 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2362305 epoch_slot_no: 7905 block_no: 2360807 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1707 time: 2019-03-24 17:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3e29556c909588c67397ac4cf91166c3f5eb69f9375e9f83b4306d3ab90b0b8dBlock Operator
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