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 2311484 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2312866 epoch_slot_no: 1666 block_no: 2311375 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1565 time: 2019-03-13 07:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x76a0950b5fc75ae4a202da3224289f39c18b3c71bba347c9b91481b4c3dec27dBlock Operator
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