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 2110422 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2111809 epoch_slot_no: 16609 block_no: 2110323 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2019-01-25 18:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x145c57de4e2f63b549c57f5c76932f705a9c77a50b0431ccb309d2b13d48258bBlock Operator
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