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 2114704 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2116091 epoch_slot_no: 20891 block_no: 2114605 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1157 time: 2019-01-26 17:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1cb67096bf2adb2eef4195bf4ef3b7b0eb43727620e8121c5ee526334cedc6bcBlock Operator
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