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 2377354 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2378740 epoch_slot_no: 2740 block_no: 2377242 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3217 time: 2019-03-28 12:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x67fa2ada43093bfecbf95d450936591e4cbc69f5b461704eee0d42a10bc79d5dBlock Operator
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