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 2377847 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2379233 epoch_slot_no: 3233 block_no: 2377735 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2998 time: 2019-03-28 15:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa9c1c4104d0dca470bab127972823801dfa957d243debd57d615b3c5377ec9aaBlock Operator
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