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 2310981 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2312363 epoch_slot_no: 1163 block_no: 2310872 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1353 time: 2019-03-13 04:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x241e31683e5cae77216f07b7711ae3f67294c46852e0911543fb8607f709736eBlock Operator
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