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 2311539 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2312921 epoch_slot_no: 1721 block_no: 2311430 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2097 time: 2019-03-13 07:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7d162fdf562ff99b5faec36bd8d05147b60c1a4af2f640fd6ab339c1dc955abcBlock Operator
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