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 2100301 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2101686 epoch_slot_no: 6486 block_no: 2100202 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1352 time: 2019-01-23 09:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc8eb20f315c7b848da152b8f9ca76fc315a6b165ce8780d7396f05d8581e9447Block Operator
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