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 2311157 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2312539 epoch_slot_no: 1339 block_no: 2311048 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1033 time: 2019-03-13 05:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9ca04d09feb52641ac6a53cbf17644bfc22fadc1a9ba47c6a7162fd119ff31b0Block Operator
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