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 2115431 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2116817 epoch_slot_no: 17 block_no: 2115331 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1382 time: 2019-01-26 21:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcf58c3860653922eabf6e9ce12213f4305122f79dc75ec98dfb3ebbb681813c2Block Operator
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