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 2112548 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2113935 epoch_slot_no: 18735 block_no: 2112449 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1391 time: 2019-01-26 05:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x03b9aa5f1d07746285d3b58c01bd1c509141890a844bbfd62cdb1c51b4b247fcBlock Operator
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