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 2311568 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2312950 epoch_slot_no: 1750 block_no: 2311459 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1210 time: 2019-03-13 07:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd2891cdd3fcfd178a23d89baf70870d1e4eedc8325b811ee0f2274c46131ad57Block Operator
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