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 2310183 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2311565 epoch_slot_no: 365 block_no: 2310074 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2299 time: 2019-03-12 23:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x793af09ede0ca8fee2580e11f6ac21ad0709c803053ed08066e8ce62f5e5af46Block Operator
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