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 2310969 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2312351 epoch_slot_no: 1151 block_no: 2310860 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1357 time: 2019-03-13 04:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4ab5bbfb948640e494829869264535c49785085f34eeb55a3fd09284fcf4b1f0Block Operator
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