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 2377257 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2378643 epoch_slot_no: 2643 block_no: 2377145 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1666 time: 2019-03-28 12:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7678e084b505f2f9f976542fb2f364c405ce25e281f6d5412b15b0ae430fbf80Block Operator
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