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 2377227 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2378613 epoch_slot_no: 2613 block_no: 2377115 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1973 time: 2019-03-28 12:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4b8e0ba661bad3f353f32d59667ffca0f56214329fe31f1807002216b7af4e92Block Operator
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