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 2310511 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2311893 epoch_slot_no: 693 block_no: 2310402 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1752 time: 2019-03-13 01:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2ba72a25399f26fadc4b720e23d4a86ddeec8ee17ff3a4a4bc22cdd71273973eBlock Operator
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