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 2311571 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2312953 epoch_slot_no: 1753 block_no: 2311462 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1029 time: 2019-03-13 07:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0ecac2dbaf6d287c779432dc9e92e178b6ae196427f91bd6224eac227aa16ef8Block Operator
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