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 2377262 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2378648 epoch_slot_no: 2648 block_no: 2377150 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5532 time: 2019-03-28 12:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdf910334d964ddfdb4cd9a7cab193784c26b287a7dc78abf2c34d3c4bc840ad9Block Operator
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