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 2377400 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2378786 epoch_slot_no: 2786 block_no: 2377288 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2709 time: 2019-03-28 13:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf2ace862eed13c8f71ae08d0fcc10fd4c2d4e67b2cdc91bc01026cb5ac62e4c7Block Operator
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