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 2311124 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2312506 epoch_slot_no: 1306 block_no: 2311015 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2645 time: 2019-03-13 05:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x860c7a48aeb5155a7912e8464000f438e12760b4964516c8c25016165f2b210fBlock Operator
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