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 2377842 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2379228 epoch_slot_no: 3228 block_no: 2377730 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6737 time: 2019-03-28 15:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6a70cb6e475548d3a9b05d2f9c50a0d44cc8718b25edfac6a5d95d1a15366683Block Operator
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