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 2112596 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2113983 epoch_slot_no: 18783 block_no: 2112497 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1194 time: 2019-01-26 06:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1c559959eb18288ffaa14c63486c7c913c0a378d6ef7671f578604374af167d6Block Operator
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