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 2360939 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2362326 epoch_slot_no: 7926 block_no: 2360828 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1701 time: 2019-03-24 17:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6c743a5ca7fc84b4e9e661b91e1f5a90ab7442da1a34966ffaeb111b82b20fddBlock Operator
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