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 2377186 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2378572 epoch_slot_no: 2572 block_no: 2377074 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5522 time: 2019-03-28 12:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaa53301ac24df0e0625da960c256fe2797b8a5f8285dd898292dae2e869418faBlock Operator
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