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 2115310 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2116697 epoch_slot_no: 21497 block_no: 2115211 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1247 time: 2019-01-26 21:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x45039c26be842b0b7ef1fba0f37326b36a71cdb0ca4734f7062e540ce1f41e6aBlock Operator
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