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 2115070 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2116457 epoch_slot_no: 21257 block_no: 2114971 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1383 time: 2019-01-26 19:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x69c5bebd885f3bd914cc2d5da92508e2188fa17c2b1bb74409742bcd2ebae7e9Block Operator
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