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 2310848 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2312230 epoch_slot_no: 1030 block_no: 2310739 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 9321 time: 2019-03-13 03:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe54831f14896d7a86c01c8d21d5ef069bec53a271f795115d74fef215b3a9c5bBlock Operator
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