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 2377172 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2378558 epoch_slot_no: 2558 block_no: 2377060 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1443 time: 2019-03-28 11:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbfa8ae6e49c1c04236b2e52b8fe962769ee8dae16e5846eca8f83e01e5409173Block Operator
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