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 2113473 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2114860 epoch_slot_no: 19660 block_no: 2113374 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1469 time: 2019-01-26 10:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x927ee31e2a9f5e782b909bb9f3c14fb1f7cd0fa19b88af88f290e2e5ff72fac0Block Operator
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