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 2113603 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2114990 epoch_slot_no: 19790 block_no: 2113504 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1112 time: 2019-01-26 11:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5e86e33da43a53cae4bfc9351c02eed1008bf606d890170754cf7f867c0abccfBlock Operator
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