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 2109670 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2111057 epoch_slot_no: 15857 block_no: 2109571 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1898 time: 2019-01-25 13:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbe53c80927eb26bb9991ab6c5930924f2c175be13a4bc963f728a8f2fa2aaa4dBlock Operator
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