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 2115214 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2116601 epoch_slot_no: 21401 block_no: 2115115 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1207 time: 2019-01-26 20:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x842b3964067e9e7c1c8468666473bdef05c2358ee3f28778d5308a4f04bd5e9cBlock Operator
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