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 2112738 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2114125 epoch_slot_no: 18925 block_no: 2112639 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1207 time: 2019-01-26 06:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb2beb9a14ce452f99576f42ed4fc9780fb47b5ad6d838a7ae4c6e8afaef53084Block Operator
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