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 2110392 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2111779 epoch_slot_no: 16579 block_no: 2110293 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2019-01-25 17:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x27693cd5d94d310a00ecfad0f885b30f035323dc93ec908489e34f531139135cBlock Operator
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