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 2377961 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2379347 epoch_slot_no: 3347 block_no: 2377849 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1177 time: 2019-03-28 16:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2e6a48a894ffa7614a1eeca8449267fb8fac0ec8992a1eaf384d31b3ab9bebbeBlock Operator
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