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 2377964 Details
Epoch: 110 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2379350 epoch_slot_no: 3350 block_no: 2377852 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2802 time: 2019-03-28 16:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x17c973cfb96b57dcd320effc6af2565e5f7d854c8aeeffdd0485be08a7c0e85dBlock Operator
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