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 2109943 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2111330 epoch_slot_no: 16130 block_no: 2109844 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 987 time: 2019-01-25 15:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x59f7d25a82254740a0ca77f4e4317b9c26a4c8eb88ddc9a0e9a0b354c24e731dBlock Operator
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