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 2109880 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2111267 epoch_slot_no: 16067 block_no: 2109781 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2616 time: 2019-01-25 15:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0174a9856af2311606ab4d912fc672a205f5e34a8261f2c2436ebdbed5f2262cBlock Operator
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