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 2112296 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2113683 epoch_slot_no: 18483 block_no: 2112197 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2019-01-26 04:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6736fa8e161f18688383f52488bfc0420444236b9935379f3441441782e64fd1Block Operator
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