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 2311485 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2312867 epoch_slot_no: 1667 block_no: 2311376 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2842 time: 2019-03-13 07:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaae97319ba01812e2849f172374446bf61e22b8612c975d5c1f779dca5d293ddBlock Operator
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