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 2311094 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2312476 epoch_slot_no: 1276 block_no: 2310985 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3735 time: 2019-03-13 04:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x77adce9d45bad169c5f2325ac0fd3efa15e836fc4dbedb499a6323598356c9b9Block Operator
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