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 2311721 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2313103 epoch_slot_no: 1903 block_no: 2311612 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1530 time: 2019-03-13 08:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5b2d67310e738a4c0ff01b1830e5c6ac7092b14ab57149992c84b6a65fbf7ab5Block Operator
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