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 2310721 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2312103 epoch_slot_no: 903 block_no: 2310612 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 7365 time: 2019-03-13 02:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7691c6ba264aa48d469eae6369f52fc697886cdc700598018a0f8da31e450519Block Operator
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