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 2310661 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2312043 epoch_slot_no: 843 block_no: 2310552 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1567 time: 2019-03-13 02:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x114c50f7342066f60b5875cd9f80e9a514864db904ca1a7379bb3ff231931d59Block Operator
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