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 2110503 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2111890 epoch_slot_no: 16690 block_no: 2110404 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1081 time: 2019-01-25 18:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd1e7b7e0a25575cd7ac7d2e6072969941aa0ae7b74c3b8f1a9650b9c12b182a7Block Operator
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