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 2113089 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2114476 epoch_slot_no: 19276 block_no: 2112990 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1564 time: 2019-01-26 08:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x80625c749e561f6cabcaf0489060f49c61d5536eeddddc219f16576e8b485c1bBlock Operator
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