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 2110958 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2112345 epoch_slot_no: 17145 block_no: 2110859 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1126 time: 2019-01-25 20:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xadf7fc47fbb8b528f55bb86c9f86cf578f3d0232024e842f1d83eaa1a2ba6e6aBlock Operator
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