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 2310174 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2311556 epoch_slot_no: 356 block_no: 2310065 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1000 time: 2019-03-12 23:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb49e3ce8202f78dfb2fefd2976212b35fa9437ecb919e61b4c22b32e45801e27Block Operator
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