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 2100261 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2101646 epoch_slot_no: 6446 block_no: 2100162 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2019-01-23 09:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2b2d23a7f42a0c1035355afaa77a2c50d3240c0712dc81359d21dc4302b0bfbfBlock Operator
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