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 2311317 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2312699 epoch_slot_no: 1499 block_no: 2311208 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1029 time: 2019-03-13 06:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5e5747cae9bdff64ae8ba9d7540c73d8f60434dfc8a46b0e2f1ef8938086d5e6Block Operator
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