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 2111831 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2113218 epoch_slot_no: 18018 block_no: 2111732 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2019-01-26 01:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x118bb9c83a675a9038c4de99f0f302fbf28915a492b4effd5f69a9e4084d806aBlock Operator
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