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 2377871 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2379257 epoch_slot_no: 3257 block_no: 2377759 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4833 time: 2019-03-28 15:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1181ccaaa648fd277a64e51fb3a3a53909b76d62d7bd4c4fa127fe89d91daa21Block Operator
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