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 2310494 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2311876 epoch_slot_no: 676 block_no: 2310385 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2926 time: 2019-03-13 01:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xadd4741a31e053ddb62468ae8fceec29c05ad4fcaa6fd3b2c51604943f850f0fBlock Operator
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