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 2113083 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2114470 epoch_slot_no: 19270 block_no: 2112984 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 997 time: 2019-01-26 08:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1bc0d2292d5b52b49c2613839d2a29092d9231ba63171792c7cca4e9d649230bBlock Operator
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