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 2311845 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2313227 epoch_slot_no: 2027 block_no: 2311736 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3324 time: 2019-03-13 09:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9751f12d43dae91653dbd9db9e77ecf64b0e1c67ee03ec2102650d8cde2a7066Block Operator
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