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 2377476 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2378862 epoch_slot_no: 2862 block_no: 2377364 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2929 time: 2019-03-28 13:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc2457d0df7c80231dd5caa4b97e5b5f313d1005420eff24eacf1fe7d971a63b8Block Operator
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