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 2311003 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2312385 epoch_slot_no: 1185 block_no: 2310894 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1353 time: 2019-03-13 04:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4636b92d6584cb099f1da1bd66fd607ad58f0e2ffec2f9592e0b994fe3f96b1bBlock Operator
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