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 2360969 Details
Epoch: 109 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2362356 epoch_slot_no: 7956 block_no: 2360858 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3105 time: 2019-03-24 17:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe6429fb412303df275d417e8faa78519a9ccd460d5fdf8d13dcd46b9b42427b7Block Operator
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