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 2311797 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2313179 epoch_slot_no: 1979 block_no: 2311688 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3196 time: 2019-03-13 08:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7197a4ad2b81dee98c11cfb9851f2d156abf9d0a62524df119dc4f4c49938079Block Operator
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