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 2310083 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2311465 epoch_slot_no: 265 block_no: 2309974 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1563 time: 2019-03-12 23:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x716ca57cfcdc35d2d24d29637bf18dfe389955bb9e5f43d618cf4b1399e1b2c8Block Operator
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