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 2377151 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2378537 epoch_slot_no: 2537 block_no: 2377039 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1542 time: 2019-03-28 11:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8c6d5d07ac884098c31e36d07de9d41de7e73ff7d4390105c5464ff9890e242bBlock Operator
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