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 2310761 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2312143 epoch_slot_no: 943 block_no: 2310652 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1361 time: 2019-03-13 02:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcfc05c5b366d94dae1d0113f2f1e281815664ae4b62d2d1794ef48ce5b36c9aeBlock Operator
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