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 2310707 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2312089 epoch_slot_no: 889 block_no: 2310598 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1743 time: 2019-03-13 02:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x96d3cae3d256c1874ccf83d16007034c62d3bac33b5a7d7a7a8a3dcb8a5cc318Block Operator
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