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 2377870 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2379256 epoch_slot_no: 3256 block_no: 2377758 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5661 time: 2019-03-28 15:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x32b848b4f7b03e63874e2db06526b17578346a2d351c7290cf07ea66ce5572aeBlock Operator
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