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 2310517 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2311899 epoch_slot_no: 699 block_no: 2310408 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2475 time: 2019-03-13 01:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8a6955888ee93799afbc6a6ba111c8773f5903f06bd1df791e7cc77913526ddbBlock Operator
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