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 2115537 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2116923 epoch_slot_no: 123 block_no: 2115437 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1372 time: 2019-01-26 22:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8810ee32a99ea44a4696ea5f332da4a9a027190fed4bfe1e36dba5967bcb8e20Block Operator
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