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 2311368 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2312750 epoch_slot_no: 1550 block_no: 2311259 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1920 time: 2019-03-13 06:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd2db047c93272c7575ad0752bcd8fee87d4dbffb968e4515248a296c24e2f3e0Block Operator
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