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 2111086 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2112473 epoch_slot_no: 17273 block_no: 2110987 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1073 time: 2019-01-25 21:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9bca32192316c9d04d6bf995312092ec7684b7d2c4f4b92f01d42ec108db323eBlock Operator
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