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 2311140 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2312522 epoch_slot_no: 1322 block_no: 2311031 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1534 time: 2019-03-13 05:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa0b0c96ae79026172f074f154f67d8f67dbbcc070edf11b0958a1a9ac03b0365Block Operator
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