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 2377247 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2378633 epoch_slot_no: 2633 block_no: 2377135 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4612 time: 2019-03-28 12:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd6857a95e0bce8169687a44a2ffd3e54ddde1ccdb4ceaffeb4e24be06b26fbc4Block Operator
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