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 2310677 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2312059 epoch_slot_no: 859 block_no: 2310568 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1349 time: 2019-03-13 02:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6e60aa7127ae7688f82d21dba7a91a68ba4a15c45f434aef8c0bd77496318134Block Operator
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