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 2377693 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2379079 epoch_slot_no: 3079 block_no: 2377581 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1272 time: 2019-03-28 14:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x30a9cfbebf1a0e0d689d058d6a0a148ffd2e2b99a553a9d650bf492da83b5e7bBlock Operator
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