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 2111860 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2113247 epoch_slot_no: 18047 block_no: 2111761 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1112 time: 2019-01-26 02:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8102c1fcc7d103bc587f9a910d6089553eb019e5f8bf88778d598364515c31baBlock Operator
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