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 2311305 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2312687 epoch_slot_no: 1487 block_no: 2311196 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3341 time: 2019-03-13 06:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd18bdd0ca6ce6dca3ca763fa911d1367308af6c2fb6605cce88cfc5605576d0dBlock Operator
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