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 2310993 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2312375 epoch_slot_no: 1175 block_no: 2310884 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 8636 time: 2019-03-13 04:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeac4e6e1420ad3bb2d3e80a56d702686e0be233f25a43c6980ae7ec009433d56Block Operator
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