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 2109130 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2110516 epoch_slot_no: 15316 block_no: 2109031 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2248 time: 2019-01-25 10:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0cd301f5396c5d37b10be9f673ceeb824e3dbb23645ee095b9ed6659fe1abb1aBlock Operator
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