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 2109079 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2110465 epoch_slot_no: 15265 block_no: 2108980 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 876 time: 2019-01-25 10:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd9b493cd53d9b8243708c9daad620ea69dbda3d6d50e1e8e98a2b44c0602f628Block Operator
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