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 2112377 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2113764 epoch_slot_no: 18564 block_no: 2112278 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1190 time: 2019-01-26 04:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbf7d50eda745cdad931bf6f5a45404b5324cc4afa3e261b8a90564af39cc3f31Block Operator
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