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 2311085 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2312467 epoch_slot_no: 1267 block_no: 2310976 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 996 time: 2019-03-13 04:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa1284f392c44444fc6f97d0085eaaae175f52fb2aa4878240033d6bbc4a7db77Block Operator
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